This bill amends existing Louisiana law to provide toll exemptions for all vehicles owned or leased by Louisiana school boards, allowing them free passage over public tolled ferries, roads, and bridges operated by the state. Specifically, it modifies R.S. 17:157 and R.S. 17:158 to include provisions for these vehicles, ensuring that they can travel without incurring toll fees during designated hours when students are commuting to and from school. The bill also includes technical changes to clarify the language regarding the free passage of school board vehicles.

Additionally, the bill updates the requirements for free transportation for students attending public schools, specifying that local school boards must provide this service for students living more than one mile from their school. It removes references to previous statutes regarding nonpublic school transportation and replaces them with updated citations. The act will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated period for bills to become law without a signature.

Statutes affected:
HB748 Enrolled: 17:157(A), 17:158(A)(1)
HB748 Act 829: 17:157(A), 17:158(A)(1)