Senate Passed National School Bus Safety Month Resolution
The U.S. Senate unanimously designated September as National School Bus Safety Month in a bipartisan vote.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Secondary Education
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All 100 U.S. Senators voted to pass Senate Resolution 944, officially designating September as National School Bus Safety Month. This marks the 13th consecutive year of bipartisan support for the initiative.
Why it matters
The resolution aims to emphasize the necessity of safety collaboration among transportation professionals and authorities. It also encourages media engagement to help disseminate critical safety resources to schools and communities.
Nationwide, school buses travel over 4 billion miles during a typical school year, transporting 48 percent of all students from kindergarten through grade 12.
The players
Deb Fischer
Deb Fischer is a U.S. Senator from Nebraska who served as a lead sponsor for this resolution.
Gary Peters
Gary Peters is a U.S. Senator from Michigan who served as the lead Democratic co-sponsor of the resolution.
Child Safety Network
The Child Safety Network is an organization that provides transportation safety training and resources to schools.
The details
The resolution promotes enhanced training for school bus professionals and safe driving practices to protect students. The Child Safety Network is tasked with providing transportation safety resources to support these goals.
Timeline
September 2026 was the designated month for the safety campaign.
September 30, 2026, was the date the Senate passed Resolution 944.
The third week of October 2026 is recognized as National School Bus Safety Week.
Culture Shift
This resolution aligns with a long-standing national focus on institutionalizing student safety protocols, marking a 13-year streak of bipartisan legislative consensus. The initiative reflects a broader societal shift toward prioritizing standardized safety training for school transportation professionals.
The resolution encourages local communities and schools to utilize resources from the Child Safety Network for bus driver training. Residents can expect increased public-service messaging regarding safe driving practices around bus stops throughout the fall.
The takeaway
Parents and local drivers should remain extra vigilant as school buses continue to traverse billions of miles annually. Utilizing available safety training materials can help ensure students remain protected throughout the academic year.
Further reading
For more on federal initiatives impacting student transit, visit our Secondary Education page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by School Transportation News.
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