HI HB1330

Appropriates funds from general revenues to the Department of Education for school bus services for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 (specific dollar amount not specified in bill text).

Addresses nationwide school bus driver shortage that has affected 80% of school districts, with 150 of 700 driver positions vacant in Hawaii as of September 2022.

Recognizes that approximately 33,000 students in Hawaii depend on Department of Education-funded school buses for transportation to and from school.

Notes that bus driver shortages particularly impact rural and remote school areas and negatively affect student attendance rates.

Takes effect on July 1, 2050.