HB2287 provides transportation safety net awards to school districts for homeless and foster students.

HB2287 establishes a transportation safety net to fund pupil transportation for homeless and foster students in Washington. The superintendent of public instruction must award funds to districts demonstrating a need, with total awards not exceeding the appropriated amount. Charter and state-tribal education compact schools are eligible. Awards cover excess costs for special passengers, defined as homeless students under the McKinney-Vento Act and foster students. After the award period, students may need to arrange their own transportation.

HB2287 provides transportation safety net awards to school districts for homeless and foster students.

HB2287 establishes a transportation safety net to fund pupil transportation for homeless and foster students in Washington. The superintendent of public instruction must award funds to districts demonstrating a need, with total awards not exceeding the appropriated amount. Charter and state-tribal education compact schools are eligible. Awards cover excess costs for special passengers, defined as homeless students under the McKinney-Vento Act and foster students. After the award period, students may need to arrange their own transportation.