H3242

SC School Bus Privatization

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

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.

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Current
Ways and Means Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 16, 2025

House

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Cromer, Harris

Jan 14, 2025

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 14, 2025

House

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means