This bill amends various sections of Florida Statutes related to K-12 school transportation, specifically focusing on the requirements for school districts to provide transportation to students in kindergarten through grade 12. It mandates that transportation must be provided for students living more than 1 mile from the nearest appropriate school and requires parental written consent for all transportation provided by the school district. Additionally, the bill introduces the use of artificial intelligence programs to optimize transportation routes and sets penalties for districts that fail to comply with these requirements.

The bill also revises the criteria for determining hazardous walking conditions for students, expanding the definition to include various factors such as proximity to traffic, speed limits, and the presence of sidewalks. It requires governmental entities to conduct inspections of hazardous conditions within 72 hours of a request and ensures that students affected by such conditions are eligible for school transportation. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.