Senate Sponsors: SIEBEN-KARPIEL-WATSON. Short description: SCH CD-ST TRANSPORT REIMBURSE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the School Code. Replaces current provisions concerning reimbursement by the State for transportation with a new formula for determining the amount of reimbursement. Provides that if a district's reimbursement during fiscal year 2001, 2002, or 2003 is less than its reimbursement entitlement in fiscal year 1999, paid in fiscal year 2000 under the prior formula, the district shall receive an additional payment. Requires a district to certify the district's claim for reimbursement to the State Superintendent of Education (instead of to the regional superintendent of schools, who in turn certifies a regional report of claims for reimbursements to the State Superintendent). Provides that the State Board of Education shall prescribe uniform rules for determining the cost of providing transportation using school district-based cost accounting principles. For districts maintaining grades one through 12 with a population of less than 500,000 inhabitants, provides that a school board may levy a tax upon all taxable property at a maximum rate of 0.24% for the 1998-1999 school year and thereafter (instead of 0.20%). Makes other changes. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status