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Summary
The bill forces the Hawaii Department of Education to suspend or remove bus routes when a contractor fails to provide service for five consecutive school days, and to hire new contractors with the governor’s approval. It also imposes a daily penalty that goes into the School Bus Fare Revolving Fund to cover replacement costs. The DOE must submit quarterly reports on driver shortages, route changes, and related issues to the Legislature.
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