FL S1424: K-12 School Transportation

In one paragraph

Not law: died in committee. Florida's SB 1424 (2025) would have revised school transportation rules in ss. 1002.20, 1006.21 and 1006.23, F.S.: transport for students living more than 1 mile from school, bus stops within 1,000 feet of the home, faster and more efficient routes, and use of AI route programs "if available" within 3 years, with a 15 percent cut in state transportation funds for districts that did not. It was indefinitely postponed May 3 and died in Education Pre-K - 12 on June 16, 2025.

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What it means for business

None: the bill died in committee and creates no duties for Florida school districts.

Key provisions

1. 1Districts would have had to transport K-12 students living more than 1 mile from the nearest appropriate school and keep bus stops not more than 1,000 feet from the student's home
2. 2Routes would have had to be the fastest and most efficient possible (least time on a bus, fewest stops)
3. 3Districts would have had to use artificial intelligence programs, if available, to determine safe, efficient and fastest routes, implemented within 3 years after they become available (software using machine learning and predictive analytics)
4. 4A district not using the programs would have lost 15 percent of state transportation funds under s. 1011.68 each year until it complied
5. 5Hazardous walking condition criteria in s. 1006.23 would have been revised (including walking within 3 miles of a sexual offender or predator), with an inspection within 72 hours after a request
6. 6Filed February 26, 2025; referred to three Senate committees; indefinitely postponed May 3 and died in Education Pre-K - 12 on June 16, 2025; would have taken effect July 1, 2025

Latest legislative action

Jun 16, 2025. Died in Education Pre-K - 12

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