Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Why This Matters
The Protect Our Students Act focuses on making school zones safer by allowing more federal funding for safety improvements. This is important because many students are injured or killed in traffic accidents while walking to or from school.
If you have a child walking to school, this bill could help make their route safer.
Who this affects
Students · Families · Local communities
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill aims to improve safety in school zones across the country.
2It allows federal funds to be used for projects that reduce traffic injuries and deaths near schools.
3The bill includes measures like crossing guards, traffic lights, and better signage.
4It increases the amount of federal funding available for school zone safety from 40% to 50%.
5The Secretary of Transportation will set rules for how states can use these funds.
