Fiscal Note - State of Utah - 2011 General Session

HB0290 - Public School Transportation Amendments

State Government (UCA 36-12-13(2)(b)):
Enactment of this bill likely will not materially impact the state budget.

Local Governments (UCA 36-12-13(2)(c)):
The Utah State Office of Education (USOE) estimates 21,700 additional elementary students will qualify for transportation services to and from school each day statewide. Bill provisions require that school districts fully fund elementary transportation first, resulting in a potential funding shift of up to $11.4 million from secondary schools to elementary schools. If a school district continues to provide bus service to secondary students at current levels, they may need to reallocate discretionary funding internally to cover the cost. Transporting additional students may require additional buses at a district cost of $120,000 each.

Direct Expenditures by Utah Residents and Businesses (UCA 36-12-13(2)(d)):
Enactment of this bill likely will not result in direct, measurable expenditures by Utah residents or businesses.