The bill H. 3167 aims to amend Section 59-67-520 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, which pertains to the transportation of handicapped students on public school buses. The amendment emphasizes that school bus drivers who transport handicapped students have a legitimate educational interest in understanding the behavior and health information of these students, particularly information that could affect the health and safety of the students on the bus. To facilitate this, school districts are required to provide summaries of relevant information to the bus drivers.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the responsibilities of the State Department of Education regarding the transportation of handicapped persons of lawful school age and allows for reciprocal agreements between the Department and facilities for cost-effective transportation solutions. The changes are designed to enhance the safety and well-being of handicapped students during transportation by ensuring that bus drivers are adequately informed about the students they are transporting. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/05/2024: 59-67-520
Latest Version: 59-67-520