Hawaii HB288 aims to address the school bus driver shortage by authorizing alternative vehicles and implementing a staggered school start time.
Hawaii HB288 seeks to tackle the school bus driver shortage by authorizing the use of motorcoaches, small buses, and vans for school bus services, subject to criteria set by the departments of transportation and education. The bill also allows the Department of Education to create a staggered school start time program to mitigate the shortage. Additionally, it appropriates funds for the purchase of motorcoaches, small buses, and vans, and to incentivize obtaining a commercial driver's license.
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