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          Bill No:  SCR 13
          Author:   Harman (R)
          Amended:  As introduced
          Vote:     21

           
           SUBJECT  :    Schoolbus Drivers Day

           SOURCE  :     Author


           DIGEST  :    This resolution declares April 26, 2011, to be 
          Schoolbus Drivers Day in California.

           ANALYSIS  :    This resolution states the following:

          1. On April 26, 2011, the California Association of School 
             Transportation Officials will recognize all schoolbus 
             drivers for their continued and excellent services to 
             the youth of the state, and it is appropriate at this 
             time to highlight the many achievements of California's 
             schoolbus drivers and extend to them the special 
             recognition of the public.

          2. The California Association of School Transportation 
             Officials promotes safe pupil transportation, and 
             advocates for continued high standards for California's 
             schoolbus drivers. 

          3. The safety of our children rests in the hands of trained 
             schoolbus drivers for up to six and seven hours each 
             schoolday. 

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          4. Personal time and energy are expended by schoolbus 
             drivers in their initial training, maintaining a current 
             license, perfecting their driving skills, and accruing 
             added knowledge of schoolbus laws through continuing 
             education classes. 

          5. Through counseling and disciplinary techniques, 
             schoolbus drivers are sometimes asked to assist pupils 
             to display appropriate behavior with peers and adults. 

          6. Schoolbus drivers often face natural and unexpected 
             hazards in the performance of their duties. 

          7. Schoolbus drivers exhibit patience and kindness toward 
             pupils, parents, and school staff while performing their 
             duties. 

          8. Schoolbus drivers consistently demonstrate an awareness 
             of, and direct attention to, the mechanical maintenance 
             of their schoolbuses and the safety conditions of 
             schoolbus routes. 

          9. Schoolbus drivers perform their services, and produce 
             thousands and thousands of accident-free miles, year 
             after year.

          10. The Legislature of the State of California commends the 
             California Association of School Transportation 
             Officials for its dedication and contributions to the 
             people of California and promotion of safe pupil 
             transportation while upholding high standards for 
             California schoolbus drivers.

          11. The Legislature declares April 26, 2011, to be 
             Schoolbus Drivers Day in California.

           FISCAL EFFECT  :    Fiscal Com.:  No



          RJG:kc  4/13/11   Senate Floor Analyses 

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