HB291 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Steve HurstRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

State Board of Education, required to adopt rule requiring second adult on all school buses while transporting students, Sec. 16-27-1 am'd.

Summary

HB291 would require a second adult on every school bus during pupil transport and set new safety rules for school transportation.

What This Bill Does

It requires the State Board of Education to adopt a rule mandating a second adult on each bus when transporting students to and from school or school-related activities. It also adds requirements for a competent supervisor/manager of transportation for schools and colleges, periodic safety inspections of all pupil-transport vehicles, and driver training and licensing for those who transport pupils. The bill's local cost would be borne by school boards, and it is designed to be exempt from the constitution's local-expenditure voting requirement because the spending would be by a school board; it would take effect after the governor signs it.

Who It Affects

• Students who ride school buses would have a second adult on board to supervise and assist with safety.
• Local education agencies (school boards, state colleges, and technical institutes) would hire supervisors, conduct inspections, train and license drivers, and cover the related costs.

Key Provisions

• Require a second adult on every school bus during transport of pupils.
• Require local boards of education and college/technical school administration to employ a competent supervisor or manager of pupil transportation.
• Require periodic safety inspections of all vehicles used to transport pupils.
• Require special training and licensing for drivers of all vehicles used to transport pupils.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Education