Bills · S 828
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 828Transportation and Public Works
School Bus Safety Act of 2025
INTRO MAR 4· LAST ACTION MAR 4
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly addresses the safety of children who rely on school buses for transportation. If this bill becomes law, it would significantly upgrade school bus safety standards, many of which have not been updated in decades, bringing them in line with modern vehicle safety technologies and fire protection standards used in other modes of transport.
This could lead to a reduction in injuries and fatalities from school bus accidents and fires. Without this bill, school buses would continue to operate under existing, less stringent safety requirements, potentially leaving children vulnerable to preventable accidents. While there might be increased costs associated with these upgrades, the bill aims to weigh those costs against the benefit of enhanced child safety.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires all new school buses over 10,000 pounds to have 3-point safety belts at every seat.
This provision aims to significantly improve passenger safety in the event of a crash, particularly for larger school buses.
PROVISION 02
Mandates enhanced fire protection, including fire suppression systems, improved firewalls, and fire-resistant interior materials.
These measures are designed to prevent and contain fires on school buses, protecting passengers from a potentially catastrophic hazard.
PROVISION 03
Requires new school buses to be equipped with automatic emergency braking, event data recorders, and electronic stability control systems.
These advanced technologies can help prevent collisions, provide critical data for accident investigations, and improve vehicle stability, thus reducing crash severity.
PROVISION 04
Increases behind-the-wheel training for school bus operators to at least 8 hours on public roads with a trained instructor.
This provision aims to ensure that school bus drivers are highly skilled and prepared to safely transport students.
PROVISION 05
Requires the completion of rulemaking concerning obstructive sleep apnea for safety-sensitive transportation personnel.
Addressing sleep apnea among drivers can help prevent accidents caused by fatigue or impaired alertness.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 4
Introduced in Senate
MAR 4
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 828
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 4, 2025
Last actionMar 4, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 4, 2025
Senate BillS 828Transportation and Public Works
School Bus Safety Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAR 4, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 4, 2025
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READING
7 min
COSPONSORS
1
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