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KY SB46
Bill
Status
Engrossed
1/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Matthew Deneen
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AI Summary
- Expands passenger vehicle capacity for student transport from 9 to 10 passengers (including driver) and removes requirement for Kentucky Department of Education approval of alternative transportation plans
- Requires non-school bus passenger vehicles transporting students on regular routes to be marked as transporting students and inspected every 30 days (or every 3 months if not for daily use)
- Mandates Kentucky Board of Education establish minimum standards for non-school bus vehicles including insurance coverage, route safety protocols, and pick-up/drop-off rules prohibiting students from crossing roads
- Exempts drivers transporting students only to approved school activities (not regular routes) from drug testing, training, and qualification requirements, with local boards having discretion to impose such requirements
- Exempts parent reimbursement arrangements for transporting their own children from all requirements under this section
- Declares emergency due to "desperate need for individuals to transport students to and from approved school activities," taking effect upon Governor's approval
Legislative Description
AN ACT relating to school transportation and declaring an emergency.
Effective Dates, Emergency
Last Action
to Primary and Secondary Education (H)
3/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Primary and Secondary Education3/9/2026
Committee On Committees1/23/2026
Rules1/16/2026
Education1/14/2026
Committee on Committees1/7/2026
Full Bill Text
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