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School Bus Safety Month Designated: Focus on Protecting Student Riders.

The Senate designated September 2023 as School Bus Safety Month to raise public awareness about the safe transport of over 26 million K-12 students. This resolution encourages media outlets to broadcast public service announcements, promoting safer driving habits near school buses. The goal is to directly enhance the safety of children boarding and disembarking from these vehicles.
Key points
Increased public service announcements and media campaigns focused on educating drivers and parents about school bus safety protocols.
A call for all drivers to adopt safer behavior and exercise extreme caution when approaching or passing stopped school buses.
Official recognition and appreciation for the critical work performed by school bus operators and safety professionals nationwide.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_SRES_366
Sponsor: Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
Process start date: 2023-09-26