❌ HB3
Enact the School Bus Safety Act
Summary
The bill enacts the School Bus Safety Act, designating August as 'School Bus Safety Awareness Month' and creating a school bus safety fund to provide grants to school districts for improving safety features on school buses. It establishes penalties for violations related to stopping for school buses and outlines the administration of the grant program by the Department of Education and Workforce. The bill also includes provisions for public education on school bus safety laws.
Rationale
The bill increases government regulation and funding for school bus safety, which may conflict with Libertarian principles of minimal government intervention and fiscal restraint. It imposes penalties for violations, which could be seen as an expansion of state control over individual behavior. This would cause significant government involvement in education and safety regulations, which are generally opposed by both the LP and LPO platforms.
Risks and Concerns
- Increased government spending
- Potential for overreach in enforcement of safety regulations
- Expansion of government control over education