An Act relative to student transportation

This bill modifies Massachusetts student transportation laws to give parents and guardians the option to opt out of school bus services for their children. It requires school and regional districts to offer this annual choice at least 30 days before the school year begins, ensuring that if a parent declines, the district is not required to provide transport for that student. Additionally, the bill mandates the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to create a registry of transportation vendors and conduct a study on how districts could better organize shared transportation services. These changes directly affect school districts, transportation providers, and families who currently rely on or are offered school bus services.