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, including dual enrollment students, to offsite educational venues. The amendments include replacing the term "prescribe" with "adopt" in relation to the rules and regulations set by the State Board of Education. Additionally, the bill mandates that local boards of education develop a policy for transportation services available to enrolled students, specifically addressing dual enrollment students at community and technical college campuses and those attending career technical education centers.

Furthermore, the bill repeals Section 16-27-2, which previously required public school buses to provide transportation to community college and trade school students under certain circumstances. The changes aim to streamline transportation policies and ensure that local boards of education are responsible for creating guidelines that accommodate various educational needs. The act is set to become effective on June 1, 2025.

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