HF 4696

as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 03/07/2024 02:44pm

A bill for an act
relating to safety; providing notice if a student is left on a school bus; amending
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 123B.91, by adding a subdivision.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 123B.91, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Student left on a bus; parent notification. new text end

new text begin If a student is left unattended on
a school bus after the completion of the bus route, the school district must notify the student's
parent or guardian and the Department of Education as soon as practicable. The Department
of Education must notify local law enforcement and the State Patrol within 24 hours of
receiving the report from the school district.
new text end