SF 741

as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to education; providing for a trial period of
student transportation fees.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin TRIAL TRANSPORTATION FEE.
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new text begin (a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 123B.37,
subdivision 1, clause (10), for fiscal years 2006, 2007, and
2008 only, a school board may require payment of fees for
transportation to and from school of any pupil transported, and
for all other transportation services not required by law,
subject to paragraphs (b) and (c).
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new text begin (b) If a board charges fees for transportation of pupils
under this section, it must establish guidelines to ensure that
no pupil is denied transportation solely because of inability to
pay. Any transportation fees required must be applied equally
to public and nonpublic students transported within the
district. The board may require fees for students transported
to charter schools or to alternative attendance programs.
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new text begin (c) A school board's total transportation fees for any
school year under this section may exceed the prior year's total
transportation fees only for payment of increased costs in
student transportation services or for expanding student
transportation services.
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new text begin (d) This section expires June 30, 2008.
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