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MS SB2505
Bill
AI Summary
- Designated as "Nathan's Law," increases penalties for unlawfully passing a stopped school bus: $500 fine and up to 1 year imprisonment for a first offense with a 30-day license suspension; $800 minimum fine and 90-day suspension for subsequent offenses; and a felony charge with up to $5,000 fine and 5 years imprisonment if a child is injured
- Prohibits use of wireless communication devices in school crossing zones unless the vehicle is stopped or hands-free accessories are used, and bans wireless device use on passenger buses carrying minors, with fines up to $500 (or $1,000 if involved in an accident)
- Authorizes school districts to mount cameras on school bus retractable stop-sign arms and creates an inference that the registered vehicle owner committed the violation if the driver's identity is not otherwise apparent
- Requires the State Department of Education to develop school bus safety curriculum guidelines for grades K–3 and mandates that driver's license examinations include questions on school bus safety requirements
- Creates a nine-member Mississippi School Bus Safety Task Force to study bus safety designs, technology, and other states' approaches, with findings and recommendations due to the Governor and Legislature by December 31, 2010, after which the task force dissolves on January 1, 2011
Legislative Description
Nathan's law; increase penalty for unlawful passing of school bus.
Last Action
Died In Conference
3/27/2010
Full Bill Text
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