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This bill modifies Tennessee's governmental tort liability law by addressing the legal protections and insurance requirements for independent school bus contractors. Specifically, the bill prohibits governmental entities and local school boards from extending immunity to independent school bus contractors when they are providing school-related transportation services. The legislation requires that contracts between local boards of education and independent school bus contractors include liability insurance coverage sufficient to meet legal standards. Additionally, the bill allows proof of insurance coverage to include a certificate from an insurance provider that lists the local board of education as an additional insured party. This change aims to ensure that independent school bus contractors have appropriate insurance coverage and cannot rely on governmental immunity to shield themselves from potential liability in case of accidents or incidents during school transportation services. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law, as determined by the Tennessee General Assembly.

Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0408&ga=114