Hawaii HB861 aims to enhance student transportation reliability by designating it as critical infrastructure and imposing stricter contract.

Hawaii HB861 seeks to improve the reliability of student transportation by designating it as critical infrastructure and a critical service for the public education system. The bill mandates that school bus contracts include proactive planning and oversight mechanisms, such as detailed annual contingency plans, performance metrics, and penalties for non-compliance. It also requires contractors to report missed or delayed routes and mandates annual audits and reports on contractor performance and service reliability.

Hawaii HB861 aims to enhance student transportation reliability by designating it as critical infrastructure and imposing stricter contract.

Hawaii HB861 seeks to improve the reliability of student transportation by designating it as critical infrastructure and a critical service for the public education system. The bill mandates that school bus contracts include proactive planning and oversight mechanisms, such as detailed annual contingency plans, performance metrics, and penalties for non-compliance. It also requires contractors to report missed or delayed routes and mandates annual audits and reports on contractor performance and service reliability.