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Introduced
01/10/2025
01/10/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Transportation Article of the School Code. Provides that each school board may provide free transportation for any pupil residing within a one-half mile (rather than one and one-half miles) from the school attended where conditions are such that walking, either to or from the school to which a pupil is assigned for attendance or to or from a pick-up point or bus stop, constitutes a serious hazard to the safety of the pupil due to either vehicular traffic or rail crossings or a course or pattern of criminal activity.
AI Summary
This bill amends the School Code to modify transportation requirements for school districts. Currently, school districts are required to provide free transportation for students living 1.5 miles or more from their assigned school. The bill reduces this distance to one-half mile and allows school boards to provide free transportation for students living within this shorter distance if walking to school or to a bus stop poses a serious safety hazard. These hazards can include dangerous vehicular traffic, rail crossings, or a pattern of criminal activity. The bill requires school boards to conduct a study and obtain approval from the Department of Transportation (for traffic-related hazards) or the State Board of Education (for criminal activity concerns) before implementing additional transportation. The determination of what constitutes a serious safety hazard will be based on guidelines from the Illinois Department of Transportation and local law enforcement agencies. The school board must also conduct annual reviews of these hazardous conditions. Importantly, no legal action can be taken against the school board or related agencies for decisions made under these guidelines.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1250&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB1250.htm |
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