ESSB 5009: Accommodating multiple vehicle types for transporting students.

What this bill does

Revises pupil transportation allocation and vehicle reimbursement formulas to include vehicle types other than school buses. Applies the qualification requirements for school bus drivers to drivers transporting students in Washington State Patrol-inspected school vehicles other than school buses. Excludes student transportation vehicles with a capacity of 10 or fewer persons from the definition of school bus and related requirements under the Uniform Commercial Driver's License Act.

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Floor votes

• House: Final Passage as Amended by the House · April 14, 2025
  96 yea · 0 nay · 2 not voting
• Senate: Final Passage as Amended by the House · April 17, 2025
  49 yea · 0 nay
• Senate: 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 7, 2025
  49 yea · 0 nay

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