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IL HB3662

Bill

Status

Passed

8/26/2014

Primary Sponsor

Mary Flowers

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes reimbursement program for custodians of qualifying pupils who incur transportation expenses to and from school.

  • Defines "qualifying pupil" as Illinois residents under age 21 enrolled full-time in grades K-12 at schools 1.5 miles or more from their residence, or students within 1.5 miles attending public schools in Article 34 districts who must use designated safe passage routes.

  • Sets reimbursement limits at $50 per pupil for 1985-1986 school year and $100 per pupil for 1986-1987 school year; subsequent years capped at prior year's state reimbursement rate for Section 29-3 transportation.

  • Requires custodians to apply for reimbursement by June 30 annually with documentation of eligibility and expenses; for students using safe passage routes, regional superintendents must submit safety hazard determinations to Department of Transportation by February 15.

  • Mandates school administrators notify custodians of qualifying pupils about available reimbursements by the first Monday in November of each school year.

Legislative Description

SCH CD-TRANSPORT-SAFE PASSAGE

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 98-1057

8/26/2014

Committee Referrals

Education5/12/2014
Assignments3/28/2014
Elementary & Secondary Education2/11/2014
Rules10/22/2013

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