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HR 1828119th CongressIntroduced
School Bus Safety Act of 2025
Introduced: Oct 28, 2025
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The House version of the School Bus Safety Act of 2025 mirrors the Senate bill, directing the Secretary of Transportation to issue rules that require seat belts, fire suppression, firewalls, interior flammability standards, automatic emergency braking, event data recorders, electronic stability control, and operator training, along with studies on additional safety technologies.
Key Points
- 1Seat‑belt requirement for all school buses over 10,000 lbs.
- 2Mandatory fire suppression systems and firewalls for engine compartments.
- 3Interior flammability and smoke‑emission standards matching those for aircraft and passenger cars.
- 4Automatic emergency braking, event data recorders, and electronic stability control on all school buses.
- 58‑hour behind‑the‑wheel instruction for operators.
- 6Studies on motion‑activated detection systems and safety‑belt alert systems.
Impact Areas
School bus manufacturers and suppliersSchool districts and local educational agenciesBus operators and driversStudents, parents, and school safety advocatesFederal agencies (DOT, NHTSA, FMCSA, FRA)
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