North Carolina S612 mandates electric school buses by 2050 and establishes a grant program for small counties to transition activity buses to.

North Carolina S612 requires all new school buses purchased starting in the 2026-2027 school year to be electric. By the end of the 2049-2050 school year, all school buses must be electric. The bill establishes the Electric Activity Bus Grant Program to assist small counties in purchasing electric activity buses and related equipment. Eligible local school administrative units can apply for grants covering up to 50% of the purchase price. The Department of Public Instruction will prioritize grants for units that have not previously received them.

North Carolina S612 mandates electric school buses by 2050 and establishes a grant program for small counties to transition activity buses to.

North Carolina S612 requires all new school buses purchased starting in the 2026-2027 school year to be electric. By the end of the 2049-2050 school year, all school buses must be electric. The bill establishes the Electric Activity Bus Grant Program to assist small counties in purchasing electric activity buses and related equipment. Eligible local school administrative units can apply for grants covering up to 50% of the purchase price. The Department of Public Instruction will prioritize grants for units that have not previously received them.