Chapter 461
2016 -- H 8005
Enacted 07/12/2016

A N   A C T
RELATING TO EDUCATION - HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS

Introduced By: Representatives McLaughlin, O'Brien, Corvese, Johnston, and Coughlin
Date Introduced: March 25, 2016

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:
     SECTION 1. Chapter 16-21 of the General Laws entitled "Health and Safety of Pupils" is
hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:
     16-21-1.1. Student registration for transportation. -- (a) The school committee of any
city or town or regional school district in this state may maintain a registry of any students who
will require busing during the school year.
     (b) The students' parents may register the names and addresses of students with the
school district at the start of each school year.
     (c) The school district of each city or town or regional school district may use the
information in the registry to more cost-efficiently provide transportation to its pupils who it is
responsible for transporting to school.
     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.
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