Protect the Health of Pennsylvania Students with Electric School Buses
Electric school buses are the cleanest, healthiest option for our communities. With over 30,000 registered school buses transporting over 1.4 million students in Pennsylvania, electric school buses will give students a head start on academic performance and attendance by creating a clean and healthy environment before they even step foot on campus.
Protect Kids’ Health: Diesel exhaust contains more than 40 known cancer-causing substances and contributes to respiratory illnesses like asthma—one of the leading causes of school absenteeism.
Advance Educational Equity: Communities of color and low-income communities are disproportionately burdened by transportation pollution. Electric school buses offer a cleaner, quieter ride for all students—no matter their ZIP code.
Lower Operational Costs: Though the upfront cost of electric school buses is higher, they offer significant long-term savings through lower fuel and maintenance costs—freeing up school budgets for teachers, programs, and student services.
Support Access for Electric School Buses
Tell your lawmakers to support HB1539, which establishes the Electric School Bus Grant Program. By investing in electric school buses, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania would demonstrate its commitment to the health and welfare of its children and the entire community.