Bill > HB447

This bill amends Alabama's education transportation regulations by removing the previous requirement for community colleges, technical schools, and trade schools to provide student transportation. The legislation modifies Section 16-27-1 to eliminate specific language about transportation for community college and technical school students, while updating terminology (such as replacing "pupils" with "students") and giving the State Board of Education broader discretion in transportation policy. Specifically, the bill requires local education boards to adopt policies regarding transportation services for students, including those in dual enrollment programs, career technical education centers, and other offsite educational venues. Section 2 completely repeals the previous statute that mandated public school buses to transport community college and trade school students. The changes will take effect on June 1, 2025, potentially reducing transportation obligations for educational institutions and local school boards. The bill passed unanimously in the House of Representatives with 99 votes in favor, 0 against, and 2 abstentions.

Budget and Finance, Education

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