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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to critical incident response protocols for school bus incidents. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve school bus safety by requiring that school buses be equipped with a functioning panic button to allow operators to discreetly contact emergency personnel in an emergency situation. It also mandates that school bus operators, in collaboration with school districts and public safety officials, develop critical incident response protocols, including for active shooters and other critical incidents that may occur while students are being transported. These protocols must be reviewed with students on an annual basis. The bill also requires that school bus drivers be trained on the basic emergency response protocols required under Section 7B of Chapter 90.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5117 (on 11/10/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3614 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3614.pdf |
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