Transportation for pupils in nonprofit private schools within school district.

(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2004, to June 30, 2019, inclusive, the amount of the grants payable to local or regional boards of education in accordance with this section shall be reduced proportionately if the total of such grants in such year exceeds the amount appropriated for purposes of this section. Held constitutional as long as “school fund” not used for transportation purposes. 147 C. 374. “Same kind of transportation services” means that children attending nonpublic schools will ride to and from school under same safe and reliable conditions as students transported to public schools; it does not mean that they shall be transported only on days when public schools are in session. 243 C. 772.