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Child Safety: Immediate Alerts on School Bus Driver License Changes.

This Act establishes a national Employer Notification Service (ENS) to automatically alert schools and transportation companies about changes to school bus drivers' commercial licenses, such as suspensions, revocations, or serious moving violations. The primary goal is to enhance student safety by ensuring that drivers with current driving issues are immediately identified and removed from transporting children. Drivers will simultaneously receive a copy of any report sent to their employer.
Key points
Mandatory, immediate notification to employers (schools and transport companies) regarding the loss of driving privileges or serious violations by school bus drivers.
All employers hiring school bus drivers must participate in this new national monitoring system.
Drivers affected by a report must receive a copy of the notification at the same time as their employer.
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Print number: 118_HR_9471
Sponsor: Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]
Process start date: 2024-09-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Miranda's Law

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9471.

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 2024-09-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandatory, immediate notification to employers (schools and transport companies) regarding the loss of driving privileges or serious violations by school bus drivers.
  • All employers hiring school bus drivers must participate in this new national monitoring system.
  • Drivers affected by a report must receive a copy of the notification at the same time as their employer.
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. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5].

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 2025-12-26.

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