A proposed piece of legislation in the Missouri House would let school districts across the state lease advertising space on their school buses to help cover transportation costs.

Republican State Representative Mike Kelley of Lamar came up with the idea.  He says some ads would be forbidden, including those featuring gambling, alcohol, tobacco or political causes.

If approved, the State Board of Education would ultimately write the rules for the advertising plan.

House Bill 12-73 has been referred to the Urban Issues Committee for discussion.

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The official name is House Bill 12-73, and if approved by the Missouri Legislature, it would allow school districts across the state to lease advertising space on their school buses to help cover transportation costs.

Republican State Representative Mike Kelley of Lamar came up with the idea.

The proposal has been referred to the House Urban Issues Committee for discussion.