Propane school bus deployment program established, report required, and money appropriated.

This bill establishes a propane school bus deployment program in Minnesota to help school districts and transportation providers purchase propane-fueled school buses. It creates a grant system where eligible applicants, including school districts and transportation service providers, can apply for funding to buy propane school buses, with priority given to districts serving high-poverty or rural communities. The program requires applicants to demonstrate financial need, readiness to operate the buses for at least five years, and a plan to prioritize deployment in areas with many students eligible for free or reduced-price meals. The state will provide technical assistance to help districts develop and execute their projects, and the commissioner must issue grant requests at least twice annually.