The bill amends Section 31-51-2 of the General Laws in Chapter 31-51, titled "School Bus Safety Enforcement," to establish provisions for live digital video school bus violation detection monitoring systems. These systems are intended to monitor and detect traffic violations related to school buses, capturing live and recorded video evidence of violations, including images of license plates, as well as details such as time, date, and location.

The bill mandates that the GPS (global positioning system) data regarding the real-time location and velocity of the bus or other motor vehicle used to transport students to and from schools shall be made electronically available to the department, as well as to authorized parents or guardians of students being transported by such bus or other motor vehicle.

Additionally, the bill includes a provision that prohibits the sharing of information in a manner that would violate any applicable federal, state, or local law related to the privacy of information or that would interfere with law enforcement investigations.

The act is set to take effect upon passage, enhancing safety measures for school transportation and providing parents with greater access to information regarding their children's transportation.

Statutes affected:
2392: 31-51-2