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S2849Introduced in the Senate

Allows an individual school district that can utilize its own buses or vendors at a lower cost than the statewide system, to obtain reimbursement for these costs from state funds.

IntroducedSenate Finance

Introduced by Victoria Gu, District 38

What does this bill do?

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Official description

EDUCATION -- TRANSPORTATION OF SCHOOL PUPILS BEYOND CITY AND TOWN LIMITS - Allows an individual school district that can utilize its own buses or vendors at a lower cost than the statewide system, to obtain reimbursement for these costs from state funds.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 19, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Committee on Finance: Be held for further study · May 19, 2026

10

Yes

0

No

1

Absent or Not Voting

11 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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