S. 2812: Brake for Kids Act of 2025

The Brake for Kids Act of 2025 aims to increase awareness about the dangers of illegally passing stopped school buses. The main provisions of the bill include:

National Public Safety Messaging Campaign

The bill requires the Secretary of Transportation to launch a nationwide public safety campaign within one year of its enactment. This campaign will focus on educating the public about the risks associated with passing stopped school buses.

Methods of Communication

The Secretary will employ various communication methods to ensure the campaign reaches a wide audience, including:

• Television Advertising: Commercials will be aired on national broadcasts to convey the message.
• Radio and Social Media: The campaign will also utilize radio ads and social media platforms for broader outreach.
• Diverse Distribution: Efforts will be made to make the campaign accessible beyond just digital downloads or limited regional areas.

Funding

The campaign will be funded using resources already available to the Secretary for public safety messaging initiatives, ensuring that it does not require new funding allocations.

Additional Information

This legislation is introduced as a response to concerns about child safety regarding school bus laws, with an emphasis on educating drivers about the importance of adhering to regulations when it comes to stopped school buses.

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