Exercising School Bus Safety

By Spencer Deery

Across Indiana, school buses will soon be on our roads again. Keeping our kids safe is an important enough issue that I wanted to pass along the graphic below from the Indiana State Police in case anyone needs the reminder.

If a school bus stops on a two-lane road with the red lights flashing and stop arm extended, all motorists must stop.

If a school bus stops on a multi-lane roadway without a barrier and with the red lights flashing and stop arm extended, all motorists must stop.

If a school bus stops on a multi-lane roadway with a grassy and/or concrete barrier and with the red lights flashing and stop arm extended, only vehicles behind the bus must stop. Vehicles approaching from the opposite side are not required to stop but should remain cautious.

Children should also stand six feet away from the curb while waiting for the bus to arrive and only approach the bus when the doors open after it comes to a complete stop.

Make sure children look both ways before crossing the street in front of the bus in case motorists do not heed state school bus safety laws.

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On My Way Pre-K Enrollment Still Open

Enrollment for the On My Way Pre-K program is still open for the 2023-24 school year.

The program helps eligible four-year-old children from low-income families (now at 150% of the poverty level) learn early reading, math and science curriculum integral to their K-12 academic success through instructional hours, lessons, activities and books.

Families are partnered with a personal care representative who monitors each child’s progress and provides access to live help over the phone or email six days a week.

– Spencer Deery is an Indiana State Senator serving District 23 which includes Fountain, Parke, Vermillion, Warren and portions of Montgomery and Tippecanoe counties.