Bill · started in the Commons
School Bus (Safety) Bill
A Bill to make requirements relating to the design and operation of school buses; to make provision about road safety training for drivers and users of school buses; to establish a School Bus Safety Council; and for connected purposes.
In progress
Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)
The story so farThe School Bus (Safety) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 13 May 2009 by Malcolm Bruce (Liberal Democrat). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.
What the bill does
<p>This Bill attempts to create a safety regime for school buses, with separate construction and use regulations. It would:</p><ul><li>create an offence of overtaking a school bus when it is stationary</li><li>make provision for training for pupils and drivers</li><li>require the Secretary of State to make an annual report to Parliament on the issue</li><li>create a new School Bus Safety Council to monitor the effects and enforcement of the Bill. </li></ul>
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 13 May 2009
- 2nd reading Commons Current
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 26 Oct 2009.