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Child Safety on School Commute: New Rules and Campaigns

This act aims to enhance the safety of children traveling on school buses. It mandates a review of laws concerning illegal passing of school buses, public awareness campaigns for drivers, and an evaluation of new safety technologies. This will make roads around schools safer for students.
Key points
Law Review: The government will examine how different states handle illegal school bus passing and the penalties they apply.
Public Campaigns: Nationwide campaigns will be launched to remind drivers about the requirement to stop for school buses and the dangers of passing them illegally.
New Technologies: Technologies like cameras and improved lighting will be evaluated for their potential to increase the safety of children boarding and exiting buses.
Driver Education: Driver education materials will be reviewed to ensure proper information about safe conduct around school buses, especially for new drivers.
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Print number: 117_S_786
Sponsor: Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]
Process start date: 2021-03-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Stop for School Buses Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_786.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Law Review: The government will examine how different states handle illegal school bus passing and the penalties they apply.
  • Public Campaigns: Nationwide campaigns will be launched to remind drivers about the requirement to stop for school buses and the dangers of passing them illegally.
  • New Technologies: Technologies like cameras and improved lighting will be evaluated for their potential to increase the safety of children boarding and exiting buses.
  • Driver Education: Driver education materials will be reviewed to ensure proper information about safe conduct around school buses, especially for new drivers.
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 Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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