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House debates optional school-busing bill; refers measure to rules
Summary
Lawmakers debated House Bill 237, which would allow parents or groups to pay districts for optional busing inside mileage limits; supporters cited safety and efficiency, opponents raised equity and liability concerns; bill was referred to the rules committee for further consideration.
The Utah House debated House Bill 237, which would permit parent or student groups to fund optional school busing within designated areas inside current mileage limits. Representative Waddup, the sponsor, said districts would set any fee "to cover the actual cost" and that the measure would allow parents to pay for bus service where seats are available.
Supporters said the bill addressed…
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