HB 2341 Summary

• Local education agencies must provide transportation to and from joint technical education district (JTED) campuses for homeschooled children residing within their boundaries who are enrolled in JTED programs or courses.

• Local education agencies are not required to change bus routes or add new bus stops to accommodate homeschooled children.

• Homeschooled children using transportation services must comply with the local education agency's bus conduct rules and can be excluded from transportation for misconduct.

• Local education agencies shall be reimbursed for fuel costs and expenses related to adding equipment, staff, or routes, but cannot charge for costs already incurred for transporting enrolled pupils.

• Joint technical education districts must provide identification information and indemnification required by local education agencies for transporting homeschooled children, and transportation is not required if insufficient seating is available.