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MS SB2028

MS SB2028
School bus safety regulations; prohibit student pick-up prior to 7:00 a.m. during the dark periods of October and March.


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Introduced
01/08/2019
In Committee
01/08/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/05/2019

Introduced Session

2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Amend Section 37-41-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That In The Month Of October And During The Beginning Of Daylight Saving Time In March, School Bus Safety Regulations Shall Prohibit Student Pick-up Prior To 7:00 A.m. To Ensure That Children Will Not Be Traveling To And From School In The Dark; To Amend Section 37-13-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize And Direct Local School Districts To Begin The School Day On Or After 8:30 A.m. In The Month Of October And For 30 Days After The Beginning Of Daylight Saving Time In March; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing Mississippi law to prohibit student pick-up from school buses before 7:00 AM for 30 days starting October 1 and for 30 days after the beginning of daylight saving time in March. This is to ensure that students do not have to travel to and from school in the dark, which can be unsafe. The bill also authorizes and directs local school boards to begin the school day no earlier than 8:30 AM during these same time periods for the same safety reasons. The bill aims to improve school bus safety and student safety during the darker morning hours in the fall and early spring.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 02/05/2019)

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