School Buses Get Smarter Seats by Ditching Vintage Rules
Published Date: 5/30/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The government is updating rules for school bus seats to get rid of old, unnecessary requirements. This change affects bus makers and helps keep school buses safe without extra hassle. It’s a smart cleanup that saves time and money while keeping kids protected on the road.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Fewer Rules for Bus Makers
The agency proposes removing obsolete requirements from the school bus seating and crash protection standard (FMVSS No. 222). This change affects bus manufacturers and is intended to save them time and money by cutting unnecessary regulatory burden while keeping required safety rules in place.
School Bus Safety Maintained for Kids
The proposal removes obsolete parts of the school bus seating and crash protection rule while keeping school bus safety in place. If you have children who ride school buses, the rule aims to keep them protected on the road without adding extra regulatory hassle.
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