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MT HB405
Bill
Status
Failed
5/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mark Thane
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AI Summary
- Increases state/county reimbursement rates for school bus mileage by approximately 66%, with rates rising from $0.50-$1.80 per mile to $0.85-$2.99 per mile depending on bus capacity
- Smallest buses (as defined in 20-10-101(5)(a)(ii)) increase from $0.50 to $0.85 per mile; largest buses (80+ passenger seats) increase from $1.80 to $2.99 per mile
- Nonbus mileage reimbursement for drivers traveling to overnight bus locations increases from $0.50 to $0.85 per mile
- Higher state/county reimbursements are intended to reduce the portion of school transportation costs funded through local property taxes
- Effective July 1, 2025, applying to school fiscal years beginning on or after that date
Legislative Description
Increase on-schedule reimbursement rates for school transportation
School Finance
Last Action
(H) Died in Process
5/20/2025
Committee Referrals
Appropriations2/20/2025
Education2/6/2025
Full Bill Text
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