HB 2740
To establish requirements for adult supervision on county school buses
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Bill overview
This bill requires a second adult to be present on county school buses when elementary school students are traveling with middle or high school students. The goal is to improve safety and maintain order on these routes. The bill also addresses the duration of bus routes for different grade levels, aiming to align them with recommended times set by the state board. It establishes procedures for county boards seeking to create new routes that exceed recommended time durations.
Key provisions
- Requires a second adult on school buses when elementary students are mixed with middle or high school students.
- Addresses the recommended duration of bus routes for elementary, middle, and high school students.
- Establishes a process for county boards to request permission to create new bus routes exceeding recommended time durations.
- Directs the state board to provide technical assistance to county boards regarding bus route durations.
- Specifies that the requirement for a second adult applies when elementary students are traveling with older students.
Who is affected
- County school bus drivers
- Elementary school students
- Middle school students
- High school students
- County school boards
Notable changes
- Introduces a specific requirement for a second adult on buses transporting elementary students alongside older students.
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