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SB 52

School Buses

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ileana Garcia

Florida school bus bill referred to transportation and education committees; died in committee after being indefinitely postponed in May 2025.

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Bill Summary · SB 52

Legislative bill overview

SB 52 is a Florida bill introduced by Senator Ileana Garcia that addresses school bus operations and regulations. While the specific provisions are not detailed in the action history provided, the bill was referred to Transportation, Education Pre-K-12, and Rules committees, indicating it likely contains provisions affecting how school buses are operated, funded, or regulated within the state.

Why is this important

School bus policy affects millions of students daily and represents significant state and local government spending. Changes to bus operations, safety standards, funding mechanisms, or route requirements can impact student safety, district budgets, and educational access—particularly for rural and low-income communities dependent on transportation services.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanisms - Whether proposed changes shift costs between state and local school districts
  • Safety vs. cost trade-offs - Balancing new safety requirements against budget constraints for already-strained school districts
  • Operational flexibility - How rules affect district autonomy in designing routes and schedules to meet local needs

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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