AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

HB 5980 amends state education funding to cover transportation costs for homeless students attending out-of-district public schools. It directly affects school districts that transport homeless students to non-public schools outside their district boundaries. The bill creates a dedicated funding stream to reimburse districts for these specific transportation expenses, with funds prorated if demand exceeds available funding. This provision aims to reduce financial burdens on districts serving homeless students while ensuring equitable access to education.