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 if such information could affect the health and safety of the students on the bus. Consequently, school districts are required to provide summaries of this relevant information to the bus drivers.

The bill also 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 that provide classes for handicapped individuals. This could lead to more efficient transportation arrangements while ensuring that the safety and health needs of handicapped students are adequately addressed. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

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