This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949, specifically Section 1361, which pertains to the transportation of pupils in Pennsylvania. The amendment allows school boards to provide free transportation for resident pupils to and from non-profit schools within the district or up to ten miles outside the district. It also mandates that if transportation is provided for public school pupils, identical provisions must be made for nonpublic school pupils. Additionally, the bill permits school boards to allocate funds for urban common carrier mass transportation to assist with operational costs, but these contributions will not be reimbursed by the state.

A significant change introduced in this bill is the prohibition against school boards authorizing transportation for pupils enrolled in schools located outside the boundaries of Pennsylvania. This new clause aims to clarify the limitations on transportation services provided by school districts. The bill also requires the State Board of Education to establish regulations regarding the qualifications of school bus drivers to ensure safety and compliance in pupil transportation. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.