Requires school buses that transport students with special needs to be equipped with certain safety features.
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Overview
This bill requires school buses transporting students with special needs to be equipped with specific safety features. These include interior video cameras to monitor student safety, a global positioning system to track bus location and speed, and two-way communication equipment. The bill also establishes rules for data retention and usage, and ensures compliance with existing regulations regarding cell phone use by bus drivers. It was inspired by a concerning incident involving a student experiencing distress due to a lost school bus.
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