An Act promoting access to zero-emission school buses

This bill creates a state program to help school districts afford zero-emission school buses by offsetting the higher upfront costs compared to diesel buses. It prioritizes funding for districts in communities with lower median household income or higher rates of childhood asthma emergencies. The program requires the Department of Energy Resources to administer grants, publish application details, and regularly report on grant usage, bus types, locations, and estimated emissions reductions. The bill also establishes a statewide contract to simplify purchasing or leasing zero-emission buses for municipalities and school districts.