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BILL NUMBER:S6145
Title of bill
An act to authorize approval of certain transportation contracts of the Mamaroneck union free school district
Purpose
To amend the education law, in reference to certain acts of the Mamaroneck Union Free School District regarding transportation contract (C-412087 for the projected amount of $70,055) for the 2008-2009 school year. This bill would provide that such contract, which was unfairly denied, would be paid.
Summary of specific provisions
Section One of this bill would amend the Education law in to legalize, validate, ratify and confirm notwithstanding any failure to comply with the award for contract C-412087.
Section Two of this bill would classify the transportation aid as valid and proper.
Justification
The Mamaroneck Union Free School District followed proper procedures for public notification regarding the awarding of transportation contracts for the 2008-2009. Unfortunately, however, the newspaper of record erred and did not publish the notification as per their agreement with the school district. As a result, the State Education Department denied the contract because the ad never appeared in the paper. In response, Mamaroneck provided receipts to SED demonstrating their intent to follow the proper procedures. SED, however, would still not award the contract,
This legislation is necessary to enable SED to award the contracts as the school district did act in full compliance with the required notice provisions. This legislation is required for the school district to receive the appropriate transportation aid as they would otherwise be entitled to under state law.
Fiscal implications
Minimal.
Prior legislative history
2011: S.3467 - Passed Senate and Assembly, Veto No. 61
Effective date
Immediately.
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