This bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to run a national public safety messaging campaign about the dangers of illegally passing stopped school buses. The Secretary must start the campaign within one year of enactment. The campaign must include production and distribution of communications and materials. It must include television advertising and advertising time on national broadcasts, and radio, social media, or other advertisement messaging. The Secretary may also take steps to ensure the campaign is not limited to digital downloads or regional distribution. The Secretary may use amounts otherwise made available to carry out public safety messaging campaigns.
If this becomes law, you may see or hear more messages on TV, radio, and social media warning about the risks of passing stopped school buses. The bill does not change traffic laws, penalties, or enforcement. It only funds and directs a national awareness campaign.
No publicly available information on total cost estimates or new, dedicated funding levels. The bill allows the Secretary to use amounts otherwise made available for public safety messaging campaigns.
The bill’s stated purpose is to increase awareness and education about the dangers of illegally passing stopped school buses, using broad public messaging to reach a wide audience.
No publicly available information on opposition views or formal objections in the bill text.