The bill aims to enhance safety measures in school buses by mandating the use of passenger restraint systems. It introduces a new provision that stipulates if a school district fails to either place a proposal for the implementation of these systems on the ballot for the next school election or does not take action to purchase, install, and maintain the systems, state transportation funding allocated to that district will be withheld. This measure is intended to ensure that all newly purchased school buses are equipped with the necessary safety features.

The amendment specifically adds a new subsection to Arkansas Code 6-19-130, detailing the conditions under which funding will be withheld. This legislative change emphasizes the importance of passenger safety in school transportation and holds districts accountable for compliance with the new requirements.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1536 V2 - 3-11-2025 02:35 PM: 6-19-130
Old version HB1536 V3 - 3-17-2025 10:04 AM: 6-19-130
Old version HB1536 Original - 2-20-2025 09:18 AM: 6-19-130
HB 1536: 6-19-130