KS HB2137

Department of Education authorized to contract with private vendors to install, operate, and maintain stop signal arm video recording devices on school buses to capture vehicles illegally passing stopped buses

School district boards must adopt a resolution by majority vote before allowing camera installation on their buses

Civil penalty of $250 for violations captured by the cameras, with recorded images serving as prima facie evidence; Kansas Highway Patrol verifies violations before notices are issued

Creates the School Bus Safety and Education Fund to receive all collected penalties, funding vendor expenses, violation verification, and public education efforts

Registered vehicle owners may contest violations within 15 business days using defenses such as stolen vehicle, stolen plates, already charged with traffic infraction, or vehicle was sold; annual reporting to legislature required