This bill aims to improve safety for children on school buses by establishing new federal rules for seat belts. It highlights the importance of using lap and shoulder belts to protect students during transportation.
If you have a child who rides a school bus, this bill could lead to safer rides with seat belts.
Who this affects
students · families
What changes is this bill making?
1The bill requires the Secretary of Transportation to create new rules for seat belts on school buses.
2It must be done within 180 days after the bill becomes law.
3The rules will focus on safety benefits of lap and shoulder seat belts for children.
4The bill also encourages innovative seat belt technology for school buses.
5It considers experiences from states that already have seat belt requirements on school buses.
