A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a comprehensive study of the viability, benefits and costs of establishing consolidated, county-led busing of all private and public school students.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This resolution directs the Joint State Government Commission to study the feasibility, advantages, and costs of having counties manage all school busing, including both public and private schools. The goal is to explore potential cost savings and efficiencies that could be achieved through consolidation, potentially freeing up funds for education and other services. The study will examine similar efforts in other states and propose legislation if consolidation is deemed viable.
Key provisions
- Evaluate potential cost savings and efficiencies from consolidating school transportation.
- Review successful models of school transportation governance in other states.
- Assess how to manage school district debt related to consolidation.
- Propose legislation to implement consolidated county-led busing.
Who is affected
- School districts
- Private schools
- Public schools
- Counties
- Students
Notable changes
- Currently, Pennsylvania law requires school districts to provide transportation for charter school students, but not all students.
- The resolution aims to shift responsibility for all school transportation to the county level.
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6 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
Melissa Cerrato
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