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SENATE 786117th CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Stop for School Buses Act

Last Action
3/17/2021

Actions

  • 2021-03-17Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • 2021-03-17Introduced in Senate

CRS Summary

As of 2021-03-17 (00)

Stop for School Buses Act

This bill addresses safety measures and programs to prevent the illegal passing of school buses.

Specifically, the Department of Transportation must

  • conduct a review of existing state laws and programs regarding the illegal passing of school buses, including laws that may inhibit school bus loading zone countermeasures;
  • establish and implement a nationwide public safety campaign to highlight the dangers of illegally passing school buses, including by providing students and the public information relating to safe loading and unloading of school buses;
  • review and evaluate the effectiveness of various technologies to enhance school bus safety;
  • review driver education materials in states to determine how the illegal passing of school buses is addressed; and
  • research and prepare a report on the connections between the illegal passing of school buses and other safety issues.

Cosponsors (3)

  • Gary Peters (D-MI)
  • Richard Burr (R-NC)
  • Deb Fischer (R-NE)

Subjects

  • Child safety and welfare
  • Congressional oversight
  • Elementary and secondary education
  • Evidence and witnesses
  • Government information and archives
  • Motor carriers
  • Motor vehicles
  • Pedestrians and bicycling
  • Photography and imaging
  • Roads and highways
  • Rural conditions and development
  • State and local government operations
  • Technology assessment
  • Telephone and wireless communication
  • Transportation safety and security
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