An Act relative to improved special needs transportation and student safety, "John's Law"
This bill requires school districts to provide bus drivers, monitors, and attendants with written safety reports for students with disabilities transported on special vans. The reports must detail specific impairments (like sensory, communication, or physical needs) that could affect safety during transport, but only if required by a student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) or with written parental consent. It directly affects school districts, transportation staff, and students with disabilities by standardizing safety communication while respecting existing IEP requirements and parental rights.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Aug 25, 2025
Last action Aug 25, 2025
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Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Aug 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
lower
Aug 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported from the committee on Education
lower
0 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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