Clean Commute for Kids Act of 2021

Bill 117 HR 2721, also known as the Clean Commute for Kids Act of 2021, aims to provide funding and support for schools to transition to cleaner and more sustainable transportation options for students. The bill focuses on reducing emissions from school buses and promoting the use of electric or alternative fuel vehicles.

Key provisions of the bill include grants for school districts to replace old diesel buses with electric or alternative fuel buses, funding for infrastructure improvements to support these cleaner vehicles, and support for training and education programs for school bus drivers and maintenance staff.

The bill also includes measures to increase access to public transportation for students, such as providing subsidies for students to use public transit or expanding bus routes to better serve schools. Additionally, the bill aims to improve air quality around schools by reducing emissions from school buses and promoting the use of cleaner transportation options. Overall, the Clean Commute for Kids Act of 2021 seeks to address environmental and health concerns related to school transportation, while also promoting sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.