The bill appropriates $8,400,000 from the general fund for the fiscal year 2026 to enhance traffic safety through the installation of school bus stop-signal arm camera systems. This funding is designated for grants to school districts, nonpublic schools, charter schools, and companies that provide school bus services. The commissioner of public safety is tasked with awarding these grants, adhering to the same requirements established in previous legislation from 2021.

This appropriation is a one-time allocation and will remain available until June 30, 2027, ensuring that the necessary resources are provided to improve safety measures for school transportation. The initiative aims to reduce violations related to school bus stop signals, thereby protecting students as they board and disembark from buses.