SB5858 provides funding for school districts to cover transportation costs for special passengers, including students with disabilities, homeless.

SB5858 establishes a transportation safety net to fund school districts in Washington for the transportation of special passengers. These include students eligible for special education, homeless students, and foster students. The superintendent of public instruction will provide awards based on demonstrated need, with total awards not exceeding the amount appropriated. Charter and state-tribal education compact schools are also eligible for these awards. The funding is separate from the state's basic education program.

SB5858 provides funding for school districts to cover transportation costs for special passengers, including students with disabilities, homeless.

SB5858 establishes a transportation safety net to fund school districts in Washington for the transportation of special passengers. These include students eligible for special education, homeless students, and foster students. The superintendent of public instruction will provide awards based on demonstrated need, with total awards not exceeding the amount appropriated. Charter and state-tribal education compact schools are also eligible for these awards. The funding is separate from the state's basic education program.