Bill > HB1164

This bill focuses on school transportation safety by modifying existing Indiana law to enhance student safety during bus route stops. The bill requires school corporation governing bodies to minimize or eliminate bus route stops that force students to cross certain U.S. or state routes, which are deemed potentially dangerous roadways. Specifically, it mandates that when a bus driver must load or unload an elementary or high school student at a location requiring crossing such a roadway, the superintendent must present the route to the governing body for approval. The bill further requires that these governing bodies actively work to reduce or completely eliminate such crossings and conduct annual reviews of bus routes starting no later than July 1, 2026, to ensure compliance with this safety directive. The legislation applies to both public and state-accredited nonpublic elementary schools, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to student transportation safety across different school types.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1164/details