The bill proposes an appropriation of $50,000 from the general fund for the fiscal year 2024 to the commissioner of public safety, specifically for a school bus safety education campaign. This funding is intended to support a one-time initiative aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of motor vehicles unlawfully passing school buses. The campaign will focus on educating drivers about the safety of children boarding and unloading from school buses, emphasizing the legal requirements for stopping when a school bus has its stop-signal arm extended and red lights flashing, as well as the penalties for violations.

Additionally, the bill outlines that the campaign must be designed to reduce the incidence of unlawful passing of school buses and inform drivers about relevant safety laws. The commissioner is tasked with identifying best practices and effective communication methods to educate drivers, considering various media formats to effectively convey the necessary information.