IN SB0406

Reduces state school bus committee meeting frequency from monthly to quarterly meetings.

Requires school bus operators to provide safety belt instruction to passengers at least once per semester on proper fastening procedures.

Requires school bus operators to conduct emergency passenger evacuation drills at least once per semester.

Makes failure to provide safety belt instruction or conduct evacuation drills grounds for removal from employment for school corporation employees or contract cancellation for contracted bus operators.

Effective July 1, 2011.