Information request to the mayor

Request 17F information on school bus insurance

Last activity April 9, 2026 (5 months ago)

  1. Introduced

    April 6, 2026

  2. In committee

  3. Council vote

  4. Adopted

The City Council issued an order asking the Mayor to provide information about Boston Public Schools transportation insurance. It seeks details on prior and current insurers, non-renewal notices, policy dates, coverage continuity, claims data, risk assessments, and safety changes. The request stems from a hearing about non-renewal and insurer concerns.

Affects students and parents

Filed by Erin Murphy

Now with the City Council

About Public Safety , Education and Transportation & Streets

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Official title

Order requesting certain information under section 17F regarding Boston Public Schools' school bus auto liability insurance coverage, including the non-renewal of the prior policy, the procurement of a new insurance provider, and all related safety, claims, and cost data.

Timeline

  1. April 8, 2026

    The rules were suspended; the order was passed.

    City Council

    On motion of Councilor Murphy, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.