House Sponsors: MEYER. Short description: SCH CD-REIMBURSE TRANSPORT K-2 Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the School Code. Allows a school board to provide free transportation for a pupil residing within 1.5 miles from the school attended if the pupil is in kindergarten or first or second grade. Provides that a school district that provides this transportation shall be reimbursed by the State. Effective July 1, 2001. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Also allows a school board to provide free transportation for a pupil residing within 1.5 miles from the school attended if the pupil is in third grade, with reimbursement by the State. Requires a school district to certify, by September 1, to the State Board of Education the onset of transportation services for resident pupils who are in kindergarten or first, second, or third grade and reside less than 1.5 miles from the school attended. Changes the effective date from July 1, 2001 to July 1, 2002. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status