Home to School Transportation Reimbursement Program 
​From the Office of School Transportation...
December 6, 2022
Home-to-School (HTS) Transportation Reimbursement was implemented by Assembly Bill (AB) 181 (Chapter 52, Statutes of 2022) and amended by AB 185 (Chapter 571, Statutes of 2022). It provides reimbursement funding for school districts and county office of education based on the prior year eligible transportation expenditures and prior year Local Control Funding Formula transportation related add-on funding.
The California Department of Education has created a “Frequently Asked Questions” (FAQ) website that will assist in the clarification of inquiries the department has received from the industry.
If you have any questions regarding this information, please email your Transportation Programs Consultant.
CDE IB 22-70 (Home to School Transportation Reimbursement Program ) (003).pdf

Tragic News involving two CASTO members...
December 22, 2022It is with a heavy heart and deep sadness I write this email on behalf of the entire CASTO family. Matt Sousa and his son Jason passed away in a tragic accident on Monday December 19, 2022. The Past President of Chapter 13 Justin Gregori suffered life threatening injuries trying to assist Matt and his three children who were in a second jeep. Justin is on life-support. Matt's other two children survived. Justin is the Operations Manager and Matt is the Manager of Fleet and Facilities for West County Transportation Agency in Sonoma County. *LATEST UPDATE @ 4:30 p.m.* Life support was removed and Justin gained his angel's wings.
What is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year has turned tragically upside down for these families and their close friends. Please keep their families close in your thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
If you find it in your heart and are able to help the family of Matt Sousa please consider donating. There are links below.
Sincerely,
Matthew Thomas
CASTO State President

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