Bill
SF 332
Bill SF 332 enhances student transportation for open enrollment by removing mileage limits and allowing small districts to transport students from their home areas.
Bill Number: SF 332
Title: A bill for an act relating to the transportation to and from school of pupils participating in open enrollment.
Status: Subcommittee: Evans, Kraayenbrink, and Zimmer
Introduced: February 17, 2025
Classification: Bill
Subject: Open enrollment, residence, school districts, schools, students, transportation
Bill SF 332 aims to modify existing regulations regarding the transportation of students who participate in open enrollment programs. The bill seeks to enhance accessibility for students by allowing more flexibility in how school districts can transport these students to and from school.
Transportation Flexibility for Smaller Districts:
The bill allows receiving school districts with a total enrollment of less than 2,000 students to send school vehicles into the district of residence of a pupil who has open enrolled. This is permitted if the pupil's primary residence is closer to the attendance center in the receiving district than to the attendance center they would be assigned in their sending district.
Removal of Mileage Restrictions:
Current law restricts transportation for larger districts (those with at least 2,000 students) to a two-mile radius from the pupil's residence. SF 332 removes this two-mile limitation, allowing these larger districts to transport students without any mileage restrictions, provided certain requirements are met.
Equal Treatment for All Districts:
The bill aims to create a more equitable transportation policy for both small and large school districts, ensuring that all students have access to transportation based on proximity to their school rather than arbitrary distance limitations.
Students Participating in Open Enrollment:
The primary beneficiaries of this bill are students who choose to open enroll in a different school district. The changes are designed to make it easier for these students to receive transportation to their chosen schools.
School Districts:
Both small and large school districts will be impacted by the new transportation provisions. Smaller districts will gain the ability to transport students from their home districts, while larger districts will have more flexibility in how they manage transportation logistics.
Subcommittee Review:
The bill was introduced on February 17, 2025, and has been referred to a subcommittee consisting of members Evans, Kraayenbrink, and Zimmer for further consideration.
Legislative Timeline:
The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been introduced and referred to the Education committee. Further actions and discussions will determine its progression through the legislative process.
Bill SF 332 represents a significant shift in the transportation policies for students participating in open enrollment programs. By removing mileage restrictions and allowing for greater flexibility in transportation, the bill aims to facilitate better access to educational opportunities for students across various school districts.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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