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HB 1250 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

SCH CD-PUPIL TRANSPORTATION

Summary
Amends the Transportation Article of the School Code. Provides that each school board may provide free transportation for any pupil residing within a one-half mile (rather than one and one-half miles) from the school attended where conditions are such that walking, either to or from the school to which a pupil is assigned for attendance or to or from a pick-up point or bus stop, constitutes a serious hazard to the safety of the pupil due to either vehicular traffic or rail crossings or a course or pattern of criminal activity.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationAmends transportation rules to provide free bus service for students in hazardous areas, enhancing safety and access to schools per K-12 education topic.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAmends school transportation safety standards to provide free bus routes within half-mile for hazardous walking conditions, enhancing pupil safety.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 10, 2025 Last action Mar 21, 2025
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Mar 21, 2025
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Feb 11, 2025
Committee
Assigned to Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education Committee
lower
Jan 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
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Dave Vella
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