Bill > A07459

This bill establishes a task force on safety in school transportation to review and make recommendations on various aspects of school bus and student transportation safety. The task force will consist of 18 members, including representatives from the Departments of Education, Transportation, and Motor Vehicles, as well as education and community stakeholders, parents, teachers, administrators, and school bus personnel. The task force will study existing laws, regulations, and programs related to school bus safety, explore the possibility of requiring biannual safety reviews, develop plans to implement safety measures, identify best practices for school bus stop designations, and evaluate safety protocols for drivers and aides. The task force will also examine strategies to promote safe pedestrian behavior by students and address the issue of illegal school bus passing. The bill requires the task force to submit a final report with its findings and recommendations within 18 months of the effective date.