❌ HB545
Enact the School Busing Improvement Act
Summary
The School Busing Improvement Act mandates city, local, and exempted village school districts to provide transportation for qualifying riders, including students in community schools and nonpublic schools, and establishes a funding mechanism for transportation costs. It requires districts to report ridership data and allows for efficiency adjustments based on ridership density. The act also includes provisions for bus purchasing grants to replace older buses.
Rationale
The bill increases government involvement in education and transportation, which conflicts with Libertarian principles of minimal government intervention and free market solutions. It mandates transportation services and funding, which can be seen as an expansion of government control over education. The LPO's score reflects a slightly more favorable view due to its focus on state sovereignty, but the bill still imposes regulations that contradict their platform.
Risks and Concerns
- Increased government control over education and transportation
- Potential inefficiencies in government-managed transportation systems
- Financial burden on taxpayers through mandated funding