The bill proposes an amendment to the definition of a "Pupil Transportation Vehicle" within the General Laws in Chapter 31-22.1 entitled "Pupil Transportation Vehicles." The amendment changes the maximum seating capacity of such vehicles from eight (8) passengers to ten (10) passengers, including the operator. This adjustment allows school committees to use vehicles with a slightly larger capacity to provide transportation services to students along fixed school transportation routes, particularly when only a small number of students are being conveyed.

The bill specifies that the changes would take effect immediately upon passage. The legislative intent is to update the legal definition to accommodate a higher number of passengers in pupil transportation vehicles, potentially improving the efficiency of student transportation services provided by schools. The explanation provided by the Legislative Council clarifies that the primary change is the increase in the seating capacity limit for pupil transportation vehicles.

Statutes affected:
701: 31-22.1-1