National School Bus Safety Week Brings New Law to Protect Children on Bus Routes

National School Bus Safety Week brings new law to protect children on bus routes

This week, during National School Bus Safety Week, a new state law has been enacted to improve safety for children on school bus routes.

Sen. Baker’s school bus safety bill becomes law

Drivers who repeatedly fail to stop for school buses will face tougher penalties under a new state law.

Reminder: Information Regarding School Bus Crossing Arm Retrofitting

In Maine’s supplemental budget, which Governor Janet Mills signed into law in April 2026, $5.9 million was allocated to improve school bus safety throughout the state. As part of that work, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) is now administering those funds to reimburse school administrative units (SAUs) for the retrofitting of school buses that … Continue reading Reminder: Information Regarding School Bus Crossing Arm Retrofitting

Baker’s School Bus Safety Bill Now Law - Senator Baker

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) to strengthen school bus safety is now law.

Baker’s School Bus Safety Bill Now Law

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) to strengthen school bus safety is now law.