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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
02/03/2022
02/03/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to school bus safety. Transportation.
AI Summary
This bill, known as "Summer's Law", aims to enhance school bus safety by requiring the installation of sensors on school buses to detect the presence of people within a 12-foot radius around the bus, including the doors. The bill also mandates that school bus drivers receive additional training on safely picking up and dropping off students, with a minimum of 3 hours of behind-the-wheel and 3 hours of classroom training during the pre-service program, as well as a minimum of 2 hours of behind-the-wheel and 2 hours of classroom training annually in the in-service program. The commissioner of education and the registrar will be responsible for establishing the necessary rules, regulations, and procedures to administer this law.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 02/03/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2334 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2334.pdf |
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