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MN HF1179
Bill
Status
5/27/2011
Primary Sponsor
Carol McFarlane
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AI Summary
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Modifies area learning center transportation to allow between-building bus transportation along existing routes when space is available, without increasing district expenditures.
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Clarifies that the Department of Education must develop and maintain a comprehensive list of school bus safety training instructional materials for pupils, effective July 1, 2011.
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Adds transportation of pupils for curricular field trips on school buses equipped with power lifts when required by a student's disability or Section 504 plan to the definition of transportation services for pupils with disabilities.
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Expands the definition of transportation services for pupils with disabilities to include services provided during summer instructional programs related to individual education plans or learning year programs.
Legislative Description
Pupil transportation provisions modified, Department of Education's role clarified in maintaining training programs, lift bus use included in the category or revenue authorized for reimbursement, and actual contracted transportation costs included as a method for allocating pupil transportation costs.
Last Action
Secretary of State Chapter 103
5/27/2011