Texas HB1684 establishes safety standards for private passenger van services transporting students to and from public schools.

Texas HB1684 mandates the Department of Public Safety to set safety standards for private passenger van services transporting students to and from public primary and secondary schools. It requires operators to be registered with the secretary of state, maintain commercial insurance, meet or exceed safety standards, and complete an annual two-hour training course on transportation safety. School districts must inform parents of these requirements and obtain signed authorization letters from parents before releasing students to these services.

Texas HB1684 establishes safety standards for private passenger van services transporting students to and from public schools.

Texas HB1684 mandates the Department of Public Safety to set safety standards for private passenger van services transporting students to and from public primary and secondary schools. It requires operators to be registered with the secretary of state, maintain commercial insurance, meet or exceed safety standards, and complete an annual two-hour training course on transportation safety. School districts must inform parents of these requirements and obtain signed authorization letters from parents before releasing students to these services.