Bill > SB0291

This bill amends the eligibility criteria for state-supported student transportation by introducing new definitions for terms like "hazardous route," which describes unsafe paths to school involving high-speed highways without sidewalks, roads with inadequate shoulders, or intersections with frequent pedestrian crashes. It expands eligibility for transportation regardless of distance for students in grades kindergarten through 9 in certain counties if their primary walking route is deemed hazardous, and clarifies that school districts are not obligated to provide this transportation unless they receive specific designated funds from the state board. Additionally, the bill includes a one-time appropriation of $500,000 for pupil transportation related to unsafe routes and sets an effective date of July 1, 2026.

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