Secure School Buses Act of 2024

The Secure School Buses Act of 2024 restricts the use of federal funds from the Clean School Bus program to purchase school buses manufactured by entities tied to specific countries. It prohibits funding for buses from manufacturers owned by, controlled by, or financially linked to corporations based in countries identified as nonmarket economies, designated as priority foreign countries by the U.S. Trade Representative, or under U.S. monitoring. Exceptions include pre-existing contracts signed before the bill's enactment and minor investments, though these do not apply to relationships involving the People's Republic of China. This directly affects school districts and bus manufacturers receiving Clean School Bus program funding.