School bus stop-signal arm camera systems funding provided, and money appropriated.

HF 1293 appropriates $8.4 million from Minnesota's general fund for fiscal year 2026 to fund school bus stop-signal arm camera systems. The money will be distributed as grants to school districts, nonpublic schools, charter schools, and school bus service providers to purchase and install these cameras. The grant program must follow existing rules from 2021 and is a one-time allocation available until June 30, 2027. This directly affects school transportation providers by providing funding to implement safety technology that captures vehicles illegally passing stopped school buses.