HB5432

SCH CD-TRANSPORT-TRANSIT FEES

Introduced·2/6/26
Introduced Text

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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Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 24

2:00 PM

House Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education Committee Hearing

Mar 18

3:00 PM

House Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Feb 24

House

Assigned to Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education Committee

Feb 13

House

First Reading