OR HB2945

Establishes statewide targets for zero-emission school bus purchases: 10% by 2030, 50% by 2035, and 100% by 2040

Requires stricter timelines for disproportionately impacted communities: 50% of new buses must be zero-emission by 2030 and 90% by 2035

Mandates purchase of zero-emission buses when the cost (after grants and rebates) equals or is less than comparable conventional buses

Creates the Zero-Emission School Bus Assistance Fund to provide grants and rebates, with at least 40% of funds allocated to disproportionately impacted communities

Directs the Department of Environmental Quality to provide technical assistance including transition planning, grant application support, and charging infrastructure development