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THIRD READING
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
SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: NONE RECEIVED
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