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HI HB1785

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Trish La Chica

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Education may recommend to the governor the suspension or removal of bus routes from a contract when a contractor fails to provide service for five or more consecutive instructional days
  • Upon governor's approval, the department can enter into interim agreements with replacement carriers exempt from standard procurement requirements under chapter 103D
  • Interim replacement agreements are limited to 30 months and must be followed by competitive procurement for permanent service
  • School bus fare revolving fund may now be used to offset costs of procuring replacement transportation services
  • All future student transportation contracts and requests for proposals must specifically reference the new route suspension provisions

Legislative Description

Relating To Student Transportation.

Governor

Last Action

The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Education3/10/2026
Finance2/19/2026
Education1/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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