HI HB828

Requires the Department of Education to establish a student bus fare rate system that includes free bus passes for students whose household qualifies for free or reduced price lunch under the free and reduced price lunch program.

Amends Section 302A-406, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to mandate that school bus program policies and procedures encompass eligibility for free bus passes based on free or reduced price lunch program qualification.

Appropriates funds from general revenues for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 to implement the free bus pass program (specific amount not filled in).

Applies to students in grades kindergarten through twelve who meet distance requirements (1 mile or more for K-5; 1.5 miles or more for grades 6-12).

Effective date: June 30, 3000 (appears to be a drafting error).