FL S0154

Requires district school boards to provide transportation for elementary students (grade 6 and below) who would be subjected to hazardous walking conditions within the 2-mile limit to school

Mandates state or local governmental entities with jurisdiction over roads with hazardous walking conditions to correct the condition within a reasonable period and include it in their 5-year transportation work program, or provide written justification for exclusion

Expands criteria for hazardous walking conditions to include roads with posted speed limits of 50 mph or greater (reduced from 55 mph), uncontrolled crossings on roads with 50+ mph speed limits, and roads with six or more lanes regardless of speed

Establishes a joint inspection process involving school district, governmental entity, and law enforcement representatives, with district school boards authorized to seek declaratory judgment if parties cannot reach consensus on hazardous condition determinations

Authorizes district school boards to implement toll-free hotlines for reporting improper school bus driver conduct and permits interlocal agreements addressing hazardous walking conditions through Safe Paths to Schools programs