Student transportation; revise manner of for students on vehicles other than school buses.

HB 1318 revises Mississippi's student transportation rules to allow school districts to use passenger cars or multipurpose vehicles (not school buses) for student trips under specific safety conditions. It requires vehicles carrying 10-15 students to meet federal school bus safety standards, limits non-bus transport to fewer than 10 students (excluding drivers), and mandates licensed drivers following school safety plans. School districts must prioritize school bus use whenever practical and adopt policies addressing liability. The bill directly affects Mississippi school districts, students, and drivers transporting students outside school buses, taking effect July 1, 2026.