Assembly Bill 394 aims to enhance driver education by mandating the inclusion of specific safety instruction related to school bus operations. The bill introduces new legal provisions in three sections of the statutes: 38.04 (4) (e) 10, 115.28 (11) (i), and 343.71 (5) (j). These provisions require that all approved driver education courses incorporate instruction on student crossing, the operation of school bus lights, and the requirements for stopping when a school bus is halted, with particular attention to how these requirements may vary based on highway configurations.

The bill is designed to ensure that future drivers are adequately educated on the critical aspects of school bus safety, thereby promoting the safety of students as they travel to and from school. The new requirements will apply to driver education courses that commence on or after the effective date of the legislation.