Missouri Bill Toughens Penalties for Passing School Buses

0:00Drivers in Plac County, Missouri, keep illegally passing school buses when stop-arms are out and lights are flashing. This puts kids at risk as they board an exit. Now lawmakers are advancing House Bill 2742 to raise penalties and improve student safety. Plac County R3 School District reports a rise in these violations over recent years. Officials, parents, and bus drivers have tracked the issue for months, urging stronger action from authorities. Students start their days early following strict routines to catch the bus safely. They expect drivers to do the same, but too many ignore the rules, creating daily dangers on local roads. Representative Mike Jones sponsors the bill, aiming to make drivers pause and pay closer attention. It passed its first reading in the House and has moved to the Senate for review. As penalties get tougher, rose near schools could soon feel safe for everyone getting on and off those buses. From your city, powered by AI, this is Kansas News Today.