Requires school bus personnel members to call 911 emergency line in potential life-threatening emergencies; requires certain school buses transportating students with disabilities to be equipped with certain safety features; makes appropriation.*

This bill requires school bus personnel working with students with disabilities to call 911 during potential life-threatening emergencies and report these calls to the Office of Special Education. It mandates that school buses transporting students with disabilities be equipped with interior video cameras, real-time GPS tracking, and two-way communication devices. School bus drivers and aides must receive specialized training on emergency procedures and interacting with students with disabilities, with school districts and contractors required to maintain records of emergency calls. Failure to comply with the 911 reporting requirement can result in civil penalties of up to $25,000 per violation. The bill applies specifically to school buses transporting students with disabilities, affecting school bus personnel, school districts, and bus contractors.