SB395 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Clyde ChamblissSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: School transportation, transporting students to and from extracurricular activities other than by bus, authorized, Sec. 16-27-1 am'd.
Summary: SB395 would let local boards of education allow transport of students to and from extracurricular activities using non-bus vehicles, under specific safeguards.
What This Bill Does
It amends Section 16-27-1 to authorize local boards to create policies for non-bus transportation to extracurricular activities. It preserves the state's requirements for safety oversight, vehicle inspections, and driver training/licensing. If such policies are used, they must include who may transport, require written parental consent, allow private vehicles only if properly registered, maintained, and insured, and require drivers to be licensed and follow all traffic laws. The act takes effect on the first day of the third month after it becomes law.

Who It Affects
Local boards of education that choose to permit non-bus transportation for extracurricular activities; they must create policies meeting the specified safeguards.
Students and their parents/guardians who participate in non-bus transportation, as they must provide consent and comply with vehicle and driver requirements.

Key Provisions
Authorizes local boards to set policies for transporting students to/from extracurricular activities by modes other than school bus.
Maintains existing requirements: competent supervisor/manager of transportation services, periodic vehicle safety inspections, and driver training/licensing.
Policies for non-bus transport must address who may transport, require written parent/guardian consent, allow private vehicles only if registered, maintained, and insured, and require licensed drivers who follow motor vehicle laws.
Effective date: first day of the third month after passage and governor's approval.

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Subjects: School Buses