S 1748
An Act relative to the safety of children in school buses
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve the safety of children riding school buses in Massachusetts. It seeks to establish clearer guidelines and potentially new requirements related to bus driver training, vehicle maintenance, and passenger safety procedures. The legislation responds to concerns about school bus safety and seeks to ensure a safer environment for students traveling to and from school.
Key provisions
- Requires school districts to develop and implement comprehensive school bus safety plans.
- Mandates enhanced driver training for school bus drivers, potentially including specialized training on emergency procedures.
- Specifies requirements for regular vehicle inspections and maintenance to ensure bus safety.
- Addresses procedures for securing students on buses, particularly during sudden stops.
- May include provisions related to the use of seatbelts or other safety restraints on school buses (details to be determined).
- Requires reporting of all school bus-related accidents and incidents.
- Establishes a process for reviewing and updating school bus safety regulations.
- Potentially requires the Department of Education to provide resources and guidance to school districts on implementing these safety measures.
Who is affected
- Students riding school buses
- School bus drivers
- School districts in Massachusetts
- Parents and guardians of students who ride school buses
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Primary sponsor
Patrick M. O'Connor
Cosponsor
Patrick M. O'Connor
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Bill S.1748 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the safety of children in school buses
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1748) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to the safety of children in school buses. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Patrick M. O'Connor Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.1748
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 4/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/09/2025 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in A-1 & A-2 |
| 7/21/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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