technologies to enhance schoolbus safety, including 
cameras, audible warning systems, enhanced light-
ing, and other technological solutions. 
(2) CONTENT.—The review under paragraph 
(1)— 
(A) shall include an evaluation of the costs 
of new equipment and the potential impact on 
overall schoolbus ridership; 
(B) shall include an evaluation of advanced 
technologies surrounding loading zone safety; 
(C) shall include an evaluation of motion- 
activated detection systems that are capable 
of— 
(i) detecting pedestrians, bicyclists, 
and other road users located near the exte-
rior of the schoolbus; and 
(ii) alerting the operator of the school-
bus of the road users described in clause 
(i); 
(D) shall include an evaluation of school-
bus lighting systems, to ensure clear commu-
nication to surrounding drivers on their appro-
priate action; and 
(E) may include other technological solu-
tions that enhance schoolbus safety. 
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(3) CONSULTATION.—The Secretary shall con-
sult with manufacturers of schoolbus vehicles, manu-
facturers of various technologies, and school bus in-
dustry representatives in conducting the review 
under paragraph (1). 
(4) PUBLICATION.—The Secretary shall make 
the findings of the review under paragraph (1) pub-
licly available on the website of the Department. 
(d) REVIEW OF DRIVER EDUCATION MATERIALS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 years after 
the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary 
shall— 
(A) review driver education materials 
across all States to determine whether and how 
illegal passing of schoolbuses is addressed in 
driver education materials, manuals, non-com-
mercial driver’s license testing, and road tests; 
and 
(B) make recommendations on how States 
can improve education about illegal passing of 
schoolbuses, particularly with new drivers. 
(2) CONSULTATION.—The Secretary shall con-
sult with schoolbus industry representatives, States, 
motor vehicle administrators, and other appropriate 
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motor vehicle experts in the preparation of the re-
view under paragraph (1). 
(3) PUBLICATION.—The Secretary shall make 
the findings of the review under paragraph (1) pub-
licly available on the website of the Department. 
(e) REVIEW OF OTHER SAFETY ISSUES.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 years after 
the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary 
shall— 
(A) research the connections between ille-
gal passing of schoolbuses and other safety 
issues, including distracted driving, morning 
darkness, poor visibility, illumination and reach 
of vehicle headlights, speed limits, and school-
bus stop locations in rural areas; and 
(B) create a report containing the findings. 
(2) PUBLICATION.—The Secretary shall make 
the report created under paragraph (1)(B) publicly 
available on the website of the Department. 
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