House Bill No. [insert number] amends R.S. 17:157 and 158 to provide toll exemptions for all Louisiana school board-owned or leased vehicles on public tolled ferries, roads, and bridges operated by the state. The bill ensures that these vehicles, in addition to students traveling to and from school, can pass freely over these tolls during specified hours. The amendments include the insertion of language that explicitly states the free passage applies to vehicles owned or leased by Louisiana school boards, enhancing the existing provisions for student transportation.

Additionally, the bill updates the reference for nonpublic school transportation requirements, changing the citation from R.S. 17:4011 through 4025 to R.S. 17:4037.1 through 4037.12. This legislative change aims to streamline the regulations surrounding school transportation and toll exemptions, ensuring that school boards can operate more efficiently while providing necessary services to students. The act will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated period for bills to become law without signature.

Statutes affected:
HB748 Enrolled: 17:157(A), 17:158(A)(1)