Requires board of education to award certain transportation contracts to most appropriate bidder; requires board of education to hold transportation meeting prior to awarding certain transportation contracts for students with disabilities.

This bill requires New Jersey school boards to award transportation contracts for students with disabilities (specifically those with "special transportation requirements" under state law) to the most appropriate provider - not necessarily the lowest bidder. It mandates a pre-contract meeting involving parents, the transportation bidder, the student's case manager, and school representatives to discuss the student's individualized education program (IEP) needs. The board must consider the meeting's outcome when selecting a provider and cannot award a contract to a bidder unable to meet the student's specific transportation needs. This changes current practice, which typically requires awarding contracts to the lowest responsible bidder.