Palatine Township Elementary District 15 has a shortage of school bus drivers that could get worse with legislation that passed the state Senate, Superintendent Laurie Heinz said. Daily Herald file photo

Palatine Township Elementary District 15 Superintendent Laurie Heinz is sounding the alarm about state legislation she believes would hamstring efforts to overcome school bus driver shortages.

Heinz said Senate Bill 1799 would limit the school board’s ability to enter into emergency contracts for supplemental drivers beyond 90 days. Under the bill, if the board attempted to renew a 90-day contract three times or more, driver union approval would be required.

The bill passed the Senate by a 42-8 vote on Wednesday and now shifts to the House.

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