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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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Additional Information
Stop for School Buses Act
Print number: S 786
Sponsor: Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]
Process start date: 2021-03-17