H.R. 1994 · 117th Congress
Stop for School Buses Act of 2021
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Jackie Walorski
- Introduced
- 2021-03-17
- Latest action
- 2021-03-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Summary
Stop for School Buses Act of 2021
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; create a nationwide public safety campaign to highlight the dangers of illegally passing 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 the connections between the illegal passing of school buses and other safety issues, including distracted driving.