GA HB1094

State Board of Education required to distribute up to 100% of projected student transportation costs to local school districts, removing the previous requirement that regular transportation be fully funded before other transportation services.

Minimum salary for school bus drivers increased from $500 to $2,000 per month for 12 months, with annual updates to the salary schedule.

Department of Education must update transportation cost schedules twice yearly (by March 1 and November 1) and publish them publicly; health insurance costs added to factors considered in calculating transportation expenses.

Students living within 1.5 miles of school who cannot safely walk due to lack of sidewalks, congested intersections, or other unsafe conditions become eligible to be counted for transportation funding.

Creates a grant program for school vehicle expenses including purchases, GPS/safety cameras, ADA-compliant equipment, and clean fuel conversions, with priority given to districts with older fleets (15+ years average), high special needs populations, and longest student travel distances.