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MA H2450

Ensuring school bus safety


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd 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 enhance school bus safety by requiring school buses to be equipped with functioning panic buttons that allow operators to discreetly contact emergency services 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 for incidents such as active shooters and other emergencies that may occur during student transit. These protocols must be reviewed with students on an annual basis. Additionally, the bill amends existing law to include these basic emergency response protocols as part of the required training for school bus operators.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5240 (on 09/22/2022)

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