Requires minimum of one school bus aide for every 15 special needs students on school bus.
This bill requires school districts and contracted bus providers to maintain at least one school bus aide for every 15 special needs students during all bus transportation. It applies when buses carry special needs students alone or mixed with general education students. "Special needs" excludes students classified solely for specific learning disabilities under federal law. The rule takes effect for the first full school year after enactment.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
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Shirley Turner
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