HB 289: SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION FUNDING
HB 289 status: Introduced — action postponed indefinitely (updated Mar 24, 2026).
What this bill does
Overall score
Bill summary
OfficialThe House is currently deciding how much money schools should get to pay for buses.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental provisions identified
Risks
- No direct environmental provisions identified
Economy
Benefits
- Provides predictable funding for school districts
- Supports operational stability for transportation contracts
Risks
- Potential for unfunded mandates if allocations are insufficient
- Fiscal impact dependent on total state budget availability
Society
Benefits
- Ensures student access to public education
- Supports safe and reliable school transport services
Risks
- Funding gaps can lead to reduced bus routes and longer student commutes
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
The bill status is postponed indefinitely, indicating it has stalled in the legislative process.
Source material is limited to a brief abstract
Where it stands
Introduced
Currentaction postponed indefinitely
Committee
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