Proposed bill aims to improve school bus safety following fatal crashes in Maine.
Legislators in Rockland are working on a bill following the tragic death of 12-year-old Brayden Callahan, who was struck and killed by a school bus. Representative Valli Geiger emphasized the importance of enhancing safety measures, such as the use of a control arm on school buses to prevent similar accidents. The proposed bill aims to require all school buses in the state to be equipped with a control arm, as well as mandate bus drivers to use it when students are boarding or disembarking. Geiger highlighted the necessity of enforcing this safety feature after it was revealed that the control arm was not engaged in the Rockland incident. In response to growing concerns, community members like Jason Small and Alishia Sessions are advocating for stricter regulations to protect Maine's children. Despite the bill being submitted after the deadline, there is still a possibility for it to be considered an emergency measure by legislative leadership for prompt action. Geiger and Sessions remain committed to advocating for improved safety measures and are exploring all available options to ensure the protection of students on school buses.
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