Bill · S. 4488· Senate(119-S-4488)
Safe Bus Routes to School Act
- Introduced
- 5/12/2026
- Last activity
- 5/12/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Sponsored by
- Catherine Cortez Masto
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Safe Bus Routes to School Act," aims to amend title 23 of the United States Code. It seeks to include school bus route safety within the existing safe routes to school program. The legislation expands the definition of terms to include specific descriptions of school bus routes. It also modifies how funds can be used for planning, design, and construction. Additionally, it incorporates noninfrastructure-related activities such as public awareness and safety education. Finally, it adjusts the Highway Safety Improvement Program to include these safety projects.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would children be better off under this?+6
The bill specifically targets the safety of students while they wait for and travel to school via bus.
Would students be better off under this?+6
The bill implements infrastructure and educational improvements designed to protect students on their way to school.
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?+3
The bill funds infrastructure improvements like sidewalks, pedestrian crossings, and traffic calming near school bus routes.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Infrastructure Safety: The bill allows for the planning, design, and construction of infrastructure-related projects. This includes sidewalk improvements, traffic calming, speed reduction, pedestrian crossings, waiting areas at bus stops, and traffic diversion improvements to help students safely wait for and use school buses. (Section 2(a)(1)-(3))
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Increased Safety Awareness: The bill expands the scope of the program to include noninfrastructure-related activities. This includes public awareness campaigns, outreach to community leaders, traffic education and enforcement near bus routes, and student sessions regarding school bus safety rules. (Section 2(a)(3))
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Enhanced Safety Standards: By including "school bus stop safety" within the Highway Safety Improvement Program, the bill aims to address safety for road users at these locations. (Section 2(b)(1))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+6Good For Students+6
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Roads And Bridges+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Childcare Affordability+1
- 5/12/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Todd YoungRepublican · Indiana