EPA's $1 Billion School Bus Shift: Electrifying America's Education Transit

The EPA's Clean School Bus Program is allocating $5 billion for environmentally friendly school transportation, thanks to funding from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

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The EPA is committing around $1 billion to electrify the bus fleets of over 280 school districts in 37 states as part of a major 2023 program.

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Cleaner air in educational settings will be advanced by this game-changing project, which will add 62 propane buses and replace 2,675 diesel buses with electric versions.

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The initiative embodies President Biden's Justice40 Initiative by giving financing for educational districts in low-income, rural, or tribal communities priority.

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Concerns regarding fraud prevention and application transparency have emerged, as the U.S. Office of Inspector General (OIG) has pointed out.

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In order to preserve the integrity of the program, the OIG recommends stricter documentation and improved verification processes.

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The EPA hopes to lessen exposure to dangerous emissions with this program, which will especially help young children who are still developing.

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With a deadline of January 31, 2024, the EPA encourages school districts to take part in the Clean School Bus Rebate Program.

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