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School Bus Safety: New Data Collection and Awareness Campaigns

This act aims to enhance the safety of children traveling on school buses. It establishes a program to collect data on illegal passing of stopped school buses, which will help in understanding the issue better. Based on this data, national public safety campaigns and training materials will be developed to increase driver awareness and reduce dangerous incidents on roads.
Key points
Data Collection: A program will be established to monitor and collect information on incidents of illegal passing of stopped school buses, leading to a better understanding of the problem.
Public Awareness Campaigns: Based on the collected data, a national public safety campaign will be created to increase driver awareness of dangers and regulations.
Law Enforcement Support: The act provides for the development of model legislation to help states more effectively prosecute drivers who violate the law, along with training materials for prosecutors and officials.
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Print number: 118_HR_3998
Sponsor: Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2]
Process start date: 2023-06-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Jackie Walorski Enhancing Necessary Data on Illegal School Bus Passing Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_3998.

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 2023-06-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Data Collection: A program will be established to monitor and collect information on incidents of illegal passing of stopped school buses, leading to a better understanding of the problem.
  • Public Awareness Campaigns: Based on the collected data, a national public safety campaign will be created to increase driver awareness of dangers and regulations.
  • Law Enforcement Support: The act provides for the development of model legislation to help states more effectively prosecute drivers who violate the law, along with training materials for prosecutors and officials.
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. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2].

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 2025-12-25.

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