The bill amends Section 16-27-1 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to require local boards of education to adopt policies regarding the transportation of students, specifically including dual enrollment students at community and technical colleges and those attending career technical education centers. The amendments replace the term "prescribe" with "adopt" in relation to the rules and regulations set by the State Board of Education. Additionally, the bill updates the terminology from "pupils" to "students" throughout the section and introduces a new requirement for local boards of education to establish policies for transportation services available to enrolled students at offsite educational venues.

Furthermore, the bill repeals Section 16-27-2, which mandated public school buses to provide transportation to community college and trade school students under certain circumstances. This repeal signifies a shift in focus from mandatory transportation for these students to allowing local boards of education the discretion to create their own transportation policies. The act is set to take effect on June 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 16-27-2
Engrossed: 16-27-2