Gov. Neil Abercrombie and his Department of Education say they want even more money to run school buses next year — even though the Legislature told them to cut costs. On Tuesday, the governor said he wanted $54 million in
Gov. Neil Abercrombie and his Department of Education say they want even more money to run school buses next year — even though the Legislature told them to cut costs.
On Tuesday, the governor said he wanted $54 million in state funds for school buses next year, up from $49 million this year. The department wants even more: $71 million.
Theirs is going to be a tough sell. The Legislature eliminated funding for regular school buses next year in the face of skyrocketing costs, and said it wouldn’t put it back unless it was convinced there was a plan to cut costs. It left $29 million for students with special needs.
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