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 mandates that local boards of education establish a policy for transportation services available to enrolled students, which encompasses transportation to offsite educational venues.

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 education boards are responsible for creating guidelines that cater to the needs of various student populations. The act is set to take effect on June 1, 2025.

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