Bill > HB1326

This bill modifies Pennsylvania's Public School Code to enhance transparency and reporting requirements for student transportation. It makes several key changes: First, it updates how transportation distances are calculated, allowing the use of technology for more accurate measurements and removing the requirement for manual distance recording. Second, it introduces comprehensive pupil transportation data reporting requirements for school districts beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. Schools will now be required to provide detailed information about transportation services, including the total number of students transported, students experiencing homelessness, transportation for charter and nonpublic school students, and specific transportation expenditures. The bill mandates that the Department of Education collect this data in a format that is not overly burdensome, annually post the information on their website, and notify key legislative committee chairs when the data is published. The bill also defines "extraordinary transportation expenses" as specialized transportation for students with severe health needs, such as wheelchair-accessible vehicles. These changes aim to provide more comprehensive and transparent information about student transportation across different types of schools in Pennsylvania, helping policymakers and the public better understand transportation services and costs.

Budget and Finance, Education

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