TITLE: Relating to a study regarding school district transportation services and state and local resources available to fund those services.

SUMMARY: Relating to a study regarding school district transportation services and state and local resources available to fund those services.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to a study regarding school district transportation services and state and local resources available to fund those services. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. DEFINITION. In this Act, "agency" means the Texas Education Agency. SECTION 2. STUDY REGARDING SCHOOL DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. (a) The agency, with the participation of appropriate stakeholders, shall conduct a study regarding transportation services provided by school districts in this state and the extent to which available state and local resources are sufficient to meet the costs of providing those services. (b) The study must include an evaluation of the transportation allotment provided under Section 42.155, Education Code. (c) The agency may enter into one or more contracts with an individual or a public or private entity, including an institution of higher education, for services relating to the study. SECTION 3. REPORT TO LEGISLATURE. Not later than December 1, 2014, the agency shall submit a report to the legislature that includes the results of the study and any associated recommendations. SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.