AN ACT REQUIRING SCHOOL BUS OPERATORS TO RECEIVE AND DISCHARGE A PASSENGER ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE ROAD AS THE PASSENGER'S RESIDENCE ON CERTAIN ROADS.

HB 6698 requires school bus operators to pick up and drop off students on the same side of the road as the student's residence when traveling on highways with a posted speed limit of 25 mph or higher. This applies to all school bus routes meeting that speed threshold, directly affecting school bus drivers and students using those routes. The bill mandates that operators adjust their stopping position to align with the student's home side, rather than always stopping on the same side of the road. The stated purpose is to improve safety by reducing the risk of students crossing traffic lanes to reach their homes.