Bill > HB3205

This bill modifies Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) to expand the definition and usage of school activity vehicles, specifically allowing them to be used for transporting students directly to and from home and school. The bill amends two key sections of law: first, it updates the definition of a "school activity vehicle" by inserting language that explicitly includes transportation to and from school, and second, it modifies provisions for the State Board of Education's standards for school vehicles. Importantly, the bill gives public university governing boards the authority to use school activity vehicles to transport students between home and school, while maintaining existing safety standards. The legislation appears aimed at providing more flexible transportation options for students, potentially offering alternatives to traditional school buses. The changes maintain existing safety requirements and restrictions, such as prohibiting the use of vehicles manufactured before April 1, 1977, while creating more options for student transportation.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3205