MEDIA
CONTACT: Meghan
Frick, GaDOE Office of Communications, mfrick@doe.k12.ga.us,
404-463-4246
“I
have been concerned about our students’ safety since House Bill 978, which addressed
passing a stopped school bus on a highway divided by a turn lane, was signed
into law last year. Today, Senate Bill 25 was signed. It reverses the change
and takes effect immediately – it is once again clear that in Georgia it is
illegal to pass a stopped school bus unless on a highway divided by a grass
median, unpaved area, or physical barrier. I commend Governor Kemp and our
legislators, including Senator Heath and Representative Ehrhart, for acting
swiftly in the interest of students’ safety. I can rest a little easier
tonight, and I believe that’s true for our school transportation directors and
parents as well.”