Pennsylvania HB1714 amends the Public School Code to clarify transportation provisions for public and nonpublic school pupils.

Pennsylvania HB1714 amends the Public School Code to allow boards of school directors to provide free transportation for resident pupils to and from school. It mandates that transportation must be provided if it is required by law or deemed in the best interest of the district. The bill prohibits transportation for pupils enrolled in schools outside Pennsylvania. It also requires boards to provide identical transportation for nonpublic school pupils during regular school hours. The act takes effect immediately.

Pennsylvania HB1714 amends the Public School Code to clarify transportation provisions for public and nonpublic school pupils.

Pennsylvania HB1714 amends the Public School Code to allow boards of school directors to provide free transportation for resident pupils to and from school. It mandates that transportation must be provided if it is required by law or deemed in the best interest of the district. The bill prohibits transportation for pupils enrolled in schools outside Pennsylvania. It also requires boards to provide identical transportation for nonpublic school pupils during regular school hours. The act takes effect immediately.