PRINTER'S NO. 287
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE BILL
No.
313
Session of
2021
INTRODUCED BY DeLUCA, KINSEY, SANCHEZ, GROVE, CIRESI, MERSKI AND
PISCIOTTANO, JANUARY 28, 2021
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, JANUARY 28, 2021
AN ACT
Amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), entitled "An
act relating to the public school system, including certain
provisions applicable as well to private and parochial
schools; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the
laws relating thereto," in pupils and attendance, further
providing for when transportation is provided.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. Section 1361 of the act of March 10, 1949
(P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, is
amended by adding a paragraph to read:
Section 1361. When Provided.--* * *
(4) The board of school directors in every school district
shall award all contracts for the transportation of pupils by
utilizing a request for proposal process. The contracts shall be
for a period of not more than two (2) years and may be extended
for a period of not more than one (1) year by mutual agreement
of the parties. The State Board of Education shall promulgate
regulations for the implementation of this paragraph, utilizing
62 Pa.C.S. Pt. I (relating to Commonwealth Procurement Code) and
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the Pennsylvania Procurement Handbook as models.
Section 2. This act shall take effect in 60 days.
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