South Carolina School Bus Privatization Act of 2025: Transitions school bus services to private entities or school districts, establishes.

The South Carolina School Bus Privatization Act of 2025 mandates the transition of school bus services from state to private entities or school districts. The act requires the sale or lease of state-owned school buses and maintenance facilities, with proceeds deposited into a School Transportation Reimbursement Fund. This fund will reimburse districts for transportation costs and increase teacher salaries. Districts can contract with private entities for transportation services, which must meet state requirements.

South Carolina School Bus Privatization Act of 2025: Transitions school bus services to private entities or school districts, establishes.

The South Carolina School Bus Privatization Act of 2025 mandates the transition of school bus services from state to private entities or school districts. The act requires the sale or lease of state-owned school buses and maintenance facilities, with proceeds deposited into a School Transportation Reimbursement Fund. This fund will reimburse districts for transportation costs and increase teacher salaries. Districts can contract with private entities for transportation services, which must meet state requirements.