Relating to safety standards for private passenger van services that transport students to and from public primary and secondary schools.

HB 1684 establishes new safety standards for private van services transporting students to and from public K-12 schools. It requires van operators to register with the state, maintain commercial insurance, meet safety standards set by the Department of Public Safety, and complete annual safety training. School districts must provide parents with written notice and require a signed authorization letter from parents confirming the operator’s compliance with these standards before releasing students. The law takes effect for the 2026-2027 school year.