Since this average is even higher in the Milwaukee area, educators have indicated that this is one of their highest priorities. Adding more teachers to our schools will help improve students' abilities to learn necessary reading and math skills. In order to take advantage of a good learning environment, children need to get to school safely. When parents of a Greendale student shared concerns about their child not wearing seat belts on their school bus, I introduced a bill which would remedy this situation. My bill, H.R. 1605, would require new school buses to be equipped with seat belts.
Most states require passengers, including children, to wear a safety belt while in a car.
It is logical that children should continue this practice on the ride to and from school each day. An average of 42 school children are killed each year in school bus-related accidents. This legislation is capable of significantly decreasing this number and is supported by the American Medical Association, the American College of Emergency Physicians, the American Academy of Family Physicians, among others. I look forward to having this bill and the proposal to add teachers in our schools pass into law. While we're celebrating the women in our lives this Mother's Day, let us remember to carry the appreciation we feel on this day with us throughout the year.