SCHOOLS: Requires heating and air conditioning on school buses. (gov sig) (RE1 INCREASE LF EX See Note)

This bill mandates that school buses purchased after August 1, 2024, must be equipped with heating and air conditioning systems. It applies to all new and used buses bought by public school districts, individual schools, and nonpublic school organizations. Additionally, the law requires that any school bus used primarily for student transportation must have these climate control systems installed by August 1, 2027. The measure aims to ensure student comfort during school transportation by setting specific equipment standards for bus fleets.