Bill
H 697
Overview: Bill Number: H 697, Title: An Act relative to full funding of regional school district transportation, Status: Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in
Overview: Bill Number: H 697, Title: An Act relative to full funding of regional school district transportation, Status: Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2, Introduced: February 27, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The primary goal of this bill is to ensure that regional school districts receive adequate state funding to cover the full cost of student transportation, addressing a longstanding issue of underfunding in this area.
Key Provisions:
- Requires the state to provide 100% reimbursement to regional school districts for approved student transportation expenses
- Establishes a new state-level fund to distribute transportation funding to eligible regional school districts
- Mandates annual adjustments to the transportation funding formula to account for inflation and other cost increases
- Provides a mechanism for regional school districts to appeal transportation funding decisions by the state
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Regional school districts that are responsible for providing student transportation
- Students and families who rely on school-provided transportation, particularly in rural or underserved areas
- State education department and budget officials responsible for administering the transportation funding program
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been introduced in the state legislature and is currently scheduled for a public hearing. If passed, the new transportation funding requirements would take effect at the start of the next fiscal year.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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