Senate Bill 408 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 29-20-107(h), to clarify the liability of governmental entities and local boards of education regarding independent school bus contractors. The bill specifies that these entities will not extend the immunity typically granted under this chapter to independent school bus contractors when they are providing school-related transportation services. This change aims to ensure that independent contractors are held accountable for their actions while performing these services.

Additionally, the bill mandates that contracts between local boards of education and independent school bus contractors must include sufficient limits for tort liability exposures, as required by applicable law. It also stipulates that evidence of such coverage, which may include a certificate of insurance, must list the local board of education as an additional insured party. This provision is intended to enhance the protection of local boards of education and ensure that adequate insurance coverage is in place for potential liabilities arising from school transportation services.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 29-20-107(h), 29-20-107