Illinois HB5432 modifies school transportation policies, allowing districts to pay public transit fees instead of providing free transportation for.
Illinois HB5432 amends the School Code to allow school districts to pay public transit fees for pupils residing more than 1.5 miles from their assigned school, instead of providing free transportation. It also allows districts to classify certain funds for specific funding programs. The bill specifies reimbursement calculations, including allowable costs and indirect costs for districts operating their own buses. It mandates that school boards review and determine if walking conditions pose a serious safety hazard for pupils.
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