School Bus Stop-Arm Safety Camera Act

This bill mandates a comprehensive study by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to examine the benefits of equipping school buses with stop-arm safety cameras. Within one year, the findings and recommendations on best practices for data management, privacy, law enforcement data sharing, and financially self-sustaining fee structures must be publicly published. Additionally, the bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish a grant program within 18 months to significantly increase the use of this technology. State educational agencies will be eligible recipients for these grants. Funds can be utilized for various purposes, including purchasing new school buses with integrated camera technology, equipping existing buses, and covering the costs of installation, maintenance, and repair of these safety systems. The overall aim is to enhance student safety by promoting the widespread adoption of stop-arm safety cameras on school buses.