S-786 : Still Just a Bill

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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-03-17IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Senate
2021-03-17IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Transportation and Public Works
See 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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