No School Bus Drivers with DUIs Act of 2016
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Dec 30, 2016)
No School Bus Drivers with DUIs Act of 2016
The bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to prohibit any state, state educational agency, or local educational agency receiving ESEA funds from employing an individual as a school bus driver who has been convicted of, or pled guilty to, drunk driving or a driving violation that is a felony under state law.
Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent those entities from adopting a law, regulation, or policy that provides greater or additional protections prohibiting the employment of a school employee, contractor, or agent.
The Department of Education shall not have the authority to mandate, direct, or control the specific measures adopted by such entities.
What just happenedDec 30, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseDec 30, 2016
- Dec 30, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Education and the Workforce Committee - Dec 30, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Dec 30, 2016IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House