Whoever worked on writing this bill must be ignorant of the fact that the largest school bud contractor is having a hard time finding people to drive the school bus despite being paid twice the State minimum wage.
Fairbanks and Ketchikan are two communities that have been in the media about this problem. 

If anything, it isn't enough money to pay people entrusted with Alaska's greatest treasure and future, our children.

Driving a bus safely, with up to 80 students on board in inclement weather is a difficult task. 
I would hope that the Senate would investigate this better before proposing changes to the wages of school bus drivers.
While they (Senate) are at it, they should look at the additional "small print" in the wage and hour law regarding paying twice the minimum wage. There is a clause in it that sets the wage at what it was at the time the bus company signs the contract with the district .

I do support the "virtual education" part of the bill and the health care part.