Appropriates funds for student transportation coordinators in each county to improve school bus services.

The bill establishes and funds four full-time student transportation coordinator positions in each county to enhance school bus services. It aims to address chronic absenteeism and improve student achievement by ensuring adequate transportation, especially for rural and disadvantaged communities. The funding, totaling $400,000 annually for two fiscal years, will be managed by the Department of Education. The bill responds to ongoing issues with bus driver shortages and service cancellations.

Appropriates funds for student transportation coordinators in each county to improve school bus services.

The bill establishes and funds four full-time student transportation coordinator positions in each county to enhance school bus services. It aims to address chronic absenteeism and improve student achievement by ensuring adequate transportation, especially for rural and disadvantaged communities. The funding, totaling $400,000 annually for two fiscal years, will be managed by the Department of Education. The bill responds to ongoing issues with bus driver shortages and service cancellations.