A Resolution designating the week of October 20 through 24, 2025, as "School Bus Safety Week" in Pennsylvania.
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Overview
This resolution designates the week of October 20-24, 2025, as "School Bus Safety Week" in Pennsylvania. The resolution highlights the importance of school bus safety, citing statistics on school bus travel, fatal crashes, and the role of school bus drivers. It references recent legislation aimed at improving school bus safety, including extending the school bus stop arm enforcement program and qualifying more drivers with hearing aids. The resolution also encourages motorists, parents, and students to follow traffic laws related to school buses.
Key provisions
- Designates the week of October 20-24, 2025, as "School Bus Safety Week" in Pennsylvania.
- Encourages motorists, parents, and students to abide by traffic laws concerning school buses.
- Thanks Pennsylvania’s school bus drivers for their work ensuring student safety.
- References recent legislation (Act 19 and Act 4) aimed at enhancing school bus safety.
- Mentions Senate Bill 65, which increases the required stopping distance for vehicles near stopped school buses.
Who is affected
- Motorists
- Parents
- Students
- School Bus Drivers
- PennDOT
Notable changes
- References Act 19 of 2018, which expanded the school bus stop arm enforcement program.
- References Act 4 of 2025, which allows more potential school bus drivers to qualify with hearing aids.
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