Iowa Schools Encouraged To Apply For Federal Grants For New Buses

State Auditor Rob Sand is encouraging Iowa school districts to apply for federal infrastructure grants to replace aging diesel-powered buses. The grants can be used to buy buses that are battery-powered or run on propane or compressed natural gas. Sand says the federal program puts no limit on how much money goes to each state and calls it a potential great investment in reducing expenses for school districts. The application deadline is August 19th.