H.B. 1767 Summary

• Authorizes the use of motorcoaches, small buses, and vans for school bus services when school buses are unavailable or when compliance is impractical due to economic factors.

• Requires drivers of these alternative vehicles to meet school vehicle driver qualifications and possess appropriate commercial driver's licenses.

• Permits exemptions for transporting students to and from school, school functions, school-related activities, and designated drop-off and pick-up locations established by the department of education.

• Requires written liability waivers from parents or legal guardians for students transported in non-traditional school vehicles and mandates adult staff chaperones for off-campus to on-campus transportation.

• Appropriates funds from general revenues for fiscal year 2024-2025 to the department of education for purchasing motorcoaches, small buses, and vans.