Bill > S2456

This bill mandates that school bus drivers and aides must call 911 in potential life-threatening emergencies, which are defined as situations where immediate intervention is needed to protect a student with a disability or other students on the bus from a medical or behavioral emergency, or a threat of fatal injury or serious bodily harm. It also requires that school buses transporting students with disabilities with special transportation requirements be equipped with video cameras, global positioning systems (GPS), and two-way communication devices, with provisions for funding and inspection of this equipment. Furthermore, the bill enhances training requirements for school bus personnel to include recognizing signs of potential life-threatening emergencies and clarifies penalties for violations, while also ensuring that drivers and aides have representation during investigations and hearings.