This bill requires the Secretary of Transportation to develop new federal safety rules for seat belts on school buses within 180 days of the law's enactment. The legislation directs the Transportation Department to consider lap/shoulder belt systems (three-point seat belts) as the safest option, referencing findings from the National Transportation Safety Board and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that such belts provide greater protection for passengers. The proposed rules would apply to all new school buses regardless of their size or weight. While the bill does not specify funding amounts or implementation timelines beyond the initial 180-day rulemaking deadline, it affects school bus manufacturers and operators nationwide by potentially requiring equipment upgrades to protect students during transportation.
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