2022 Senate Bill 801

Authorize income-based public school transportation stipends

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 12, 2022

Introduced by Sen. Kim LaSata (R-21)

To authorize $2 million for the state to give school transportation stipends of up to $1,400 annually for certain low income household students. The bill would restrict this to district-operated transportation, municipal buses, or ride-sharing transportation services approved by the state; private bus companies under district contracts are not listed.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Feb. 1, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Education and Career Readiness

March 2, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations