Enacts the School Bus Safety Act to enhance school bus safety in Ohio.
The bill enacts the School Bus Safety Act, which aims to improve school bus safety in Ohio. It mandates that school buses be equipped with cameras and requires entities operating school buses to install these systems. It establishes a civil penalty system for drivers who illegally pass a stopped school bus. The bill designates August as "School Bus Safety Awareness Month" to raise public awareness. It creates a school bus safety fund to provide grants for purchasing safety features and educating the public on safety laws. The fund is financed by civil penalties collected from violators.
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