Provides free bus passes for students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

The bill mandates the Department of Education to establish a student bus fare rate system that includes free bus passes for students whose households qualify for free or reduced-price lunch under the free and reduced-price lunch program. It aims to ensure equitable access to education by addressing transportation barriers faced by low-income students. The bill also requires the department to adopt policies and procedures to facilitate automatic or streamlined eligibility for free bus passes and prioritize students who qualify for free lunch or reduced-price lunch.

Provides free bus passes for students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

The bill mandates the Department of Education to establish a student bus fare rate system that includes free bus passes for students whose households qualify for free or reduced-price lunch under the free and reduced-price lunch program. It aims to ensure equitable access to education by addressing transportation barriers faced by low-income students. The bill also requires the department to adopt policies and procedures to facilitate automatic or streamlined eligibility for free bus passes and prioritize students who qualify for free lunch or reduced-price lunch.