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HB 5491 Connecticut House · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT PROVIDING FUNDING FOR BUS PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FOR STUDENTS.

HB 5491 appropriates $3 million from the Special Transportation Fund for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to provide free bus transportation for students in kindergarten through grade twelve. The bill directly affects public school students in this age range by eliminating their cost for bus rides. It requires the Department of Transportation to implement this service at no charge to students using the allocated funds. This is a funding measure, not a new service mandate, with the specific purpose stated as providing free bus transportation for K-12 students.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $3M from Special Transportation Fund to fund student bus transportation, directly supporting public service funding via budget allocation without tax changes.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $3M for free K-12 student bus transportation, removing financial barriers to school access and directly funding educational access as a core component of K-12 education.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates $3M from Special Transportation Fund for free student bus service, directly funding mass transit infrastructure and expanding public transit access for students.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2025 Last action Jan 21, 2025
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Geraldo Reyes
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