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H 3166

Special needs student school bus attendants

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by John McCravy and 3 co-sponsors

H 3166 - Special Needs Student School Bus Attendants OverviewBill Number: H 3166 Title: Special needs student school bus attendants Status: Scrivener's error corrected Introduce

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Bill Summary · H 3166

H 3166 - Special Needs Student School Bus Attendants

Overview

Bill Number: H 3166
Title: Special needs student school bus attendants
Status: Scrivener's error corrected
Introduced: February 27, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The purpose of this bill is to require the presence of a trained attendant on school buses transporting students with special needs. The intent is to ensure the safety and well-being of these vulnerable students during their daily transportation to and from school.

Key Provisions

  • Mandates that all school buses used to transport students with special needs must have a designated attendant on board in addition to the driver
  • Requires attendants to complete specialized training in first aid, behavior management, and assisting students with disabilities
  • Establishes minimum qualifications and certification requirements for special needs bus attendants
  • Directs the state Department of Education to develop training curriculum and oversee the certification program
  • Provides funding for school districts to hire and train qualified attendants

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Students with special needs who rely on school bus transportation will benefit from the added supervision and assistance of a trained attendant
  • School districts will be required to budget for and hire qualified attendants, which may increase transportation costs
  • Attendants themselves will need to complete the mandated training and certification process to be eligible for these positions

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

This bill has passed both the state House and Senate and is currently awaiting the governor's signature to be enacted into law. Once signed, the Department of Education will have 6 months to establish the training and certification program for special needs bus attendants. School districts will then have 1 year to ensure all buses transporting special needs students have a qualified attendant on board.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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