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House Co-Sponsorship Memoranda
House of Representatives
Session of 2025 - 2026
Regular Session
MEMORANDUM
| Posted: | January 7, 2025 09:25 AM |
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| From: | Representative Nikki Rivera and Rep. Nathan Davidson |
| To: | All House members |
| Subject: | Reimbursement for Safe Passage to School |
| Currently, Pennsylvania’s school districts receive reimbursement for transportation costs related to bus services for students living more than 1.5 miles from their school, but they do not receive any financial assistance for providing crossing guards to ensure the safety of students who walk or bike to school. This lack of reimbursement places an undue burden on local districts and municipalities which must bear the full cost of crossing guards at busy or dangerous intersections. Our legislation would require the state to reimburse school districts for a percentage of the cost related to providing crossing guards. The reimbursement formula would follow the same structure as the current transportation reimbursement system, where districts receive a percentage of the cost based on their aid ratio. Our legislation will help ensure that students, regardless of how they get to school, have safe passage. By reimbursing school districts for a percentage of the cost of crossing guards, we can alleviate the financial burden on local governments and school districts, ensuring that safety measures are adequately funded and implemented for all students. Please consider joining us in co-sponsoring this legislation to support the safety of our students and help school districts provide the necessary resources for safe school commutes. |
Memo Updated: January 7, 2025 09:26 AM