The bill enacts R.S. 17:166.1, which allows local public school boards in Louisiana to contract with transportation network companies to transport students under the age of eighteen to and from school or school-related activities. The legislation outlines specific requirements that these companies must meet, including ensuring that drivers are at least twenty-one years old with a valid Louisiana driver's license, undergoing comprehensive background checks, and receiving child safety education. Additionally, the companies must implement technology solutions for real-time ride tracking and monitoring, maintain vehicles that meet safety standards, and provide commercial automotive insurance that covers the transportation of unaccompanied minors.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that drivers conduct daily pre-trip inspections of their vehicles and document any safety-related defects. It also requires the transportation network companies to publish an annual safety report on their websites. The rules established by the department and the contracts between the companies and local school boards will govern the services provided under this new law. The act will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated period for bills to become law without a signature.