HB 1785: DOE; SUPERINTENDENT; STUDENT TRANSPORTATION; PENALTY; SCHOOL BUS FARE REVOLVING FUND

Authorizes the Superintendent to hire a new contractor if a contractor under a student transportation contract fails to provide service on a contracted service capacity or designated service segment for five or more consecutive instructional days.  Authorizes the Department of Education to assess a penalty if a contractor fails to provide service on a designated service segment without an approved justification.  Authorizes the use of the School Bus Fare Revolving Fund to offset costs associated with procuring replacement services.  (CD1)