MN HF1010

Appropriates $50,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2020 to the commissioner of public safety for a school bus safety education and awareness campaign.

Campaign must focus on reducing motor vehicles unlawfully passing school buses and educating drivers about pupil safety during boarding and unloading.

Requires inclusion of information on laws mandating vehicles stop when school buses extend stop-signal arms with flashing red lights and associated penalties for violations.

Commissioner must identify best practices and review effective communication methods using multiple forms of media to convey the safety information to drivers.