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School Bus Safety: New Requirements and Grants

This act introduces new mandatory safety requirements for school buses, such as seat belts, automatic emergency braking systems, and event data recorders. The goal is to enhance the safety of children during their commutes to and from school. Additionally, a grant program is established to help schools purchase and upgrade their buses.
Key points
All new school buses over 10,000 pounds will be required to have three-point seat belts at every seating position.
School buses will be equipped with automatic emergency braking systems, event data recorders, and electronic stability control systems.
New, stricter fire protection standards will be implemented, including fire suppression systems and improved firewalls.
School bus operators will need to complete at least 30 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction.
A grant program will be established to assist schools in purchasing new, safer buses or modifying existing ones.
Studies will be conducted on motion-activated detection systems around buses and seat belt alert systems.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_3381
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Process start date: 2021-05-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

School Bus Safety Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3381.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All new school buses over 10,000 pounds will be required to have three-point seat belts at every seating position.
  • School buses will be equipped with automatic emergency braking systems, event data recorders, and electronic stability control systems.
  • New, stricter fire protection standards will be implemented, including fire suppression systems and improved firewalls.
  • School bus operators will need to complete at least 30 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction.
  • A grant program will be established to assist schools in purchasing new, safer buses or modifying existing ones.
  • Studies will be conducted on motion-activated detection systems around buses and seat belt alert systems.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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