CSN Celebrates 12 Years of Unanimous U.S. Senate Support for School Bus Safety Month Led by Fischer and Peters

Updated: Today Senators authorize SR 484 for the 12th Year led by Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Gary Peters (D-MI)

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, November 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Child Safety Network™ (CSN™) has received historic recognition from the United States Senate for its ongoing efforts to protect the safety of tens of millions of students riding on hundreds of thousands of school buses. This marks the 12th year of such recognition.

School Bus Safety Month (AKA) National School Bus Safety Month is observed by CSN and its transportation professional partners each year as school bus safety never ends. The actions taken as a result of the resolution expand free training, technology and awareness with a heightened focus on stopping millions of motorists who don't know when it's safe to pass a school bus.

“Parents need to have peace of mind that when they drop their kids off at the bus stop, they will get to school and back home safely,” said Senator Peters. “I’m proud to support this bipartisan resolution to designate October as National School Bus Safety Month. This resolution will promote safe driving practices and help provide advanced training for school bus professionals to keep our kids safe on their way to and from school." - Senator Gary Peters, (D-MI)

“Countless parents in Nebraska and across America rely on school buses, and the professionals who operate them to get their children to school safely. That’s why I’m proud to partner with Senator Peters to designate October as School Bus Safety Month and promote child safety nationwide.” - Senator Deb Fischer, (R-NE)

SEE RESOLUTION HERE: S.Res.484 - October 2025 is "School Bus Safety Month"

Ward Leber, Founder of Child Safety Network explained: “We dedicate this year's 12th annual resolution to the memories of Makayla and Annaliese, two 11-year-old girls whose lives were tragically cut short near their school buses; Annaliese when trying to get to school and Makayla steps away from home when getting off her bus. We thank their parents for serving as CSN volunteers, and Senator Fischer for her time-honored leadership as Prime Sponsor and Senator Gary Peters for his unwavering bipartisan Prime Co-sponsorship. CSN will keep fighting for better training, stronger technology, and drivers who become aware when its safe to pass a school bus.”

“As a sergeant, a supervisor of school resource officers, and most of all as a father, I know the deadly outcome that can occur when drivers illegally pass school buses. My 11-year-old daughter Makayla died in my arms just after stepping off her bus. I am proud to serve alongside the volunteers of CSN’s Senior Advisory Board, and grateful for all of the dedicated school bus professionals working every day to prevent another family from suffering a preventable tragedy.” - Sergeant Dan Sperry (Father of 11-year-old Makayla)

“As a member of CSN’s Senior Advisory Board, I’m grateful to help protect children. It warms my heart that the U.S. Senate has upheld School Bus Safety Month since 2013, honoring Annaliese’s memory through its ongoing commitment to safety.” - Leandra Backner (Mother of 11-year-old daughter Annaliese, who was killed while trying to board her school bus.)

About Deb Fischer - https://www.fischer.senate.gov/public/

About Gary Peters - https://www.peters.senate.gov/

About Child Safety Network™ (CSN™)

Since 1989, The Child Safety Network™ (CSN™) has been dedicated to preventing the abuse, abduction, injury, and exploitation of children, youth, and young adults across America. CSN unites parents, educators, transportation professionals, law enforcement, and corporate sponsors who share a commitment to protecting the youth and future of our nation. Through its free educational resources, advanced safety technology, endorsements of evidence-based safety and security products and services, and its time-honored national awareness campaigns, CSN helps parents raise safer, healthier families and builds stronger communities. Guided by nationally recognized volunteer subject-matter experts and supported by caring brands, celebrities, and media partners, CSN continues its mission to make every child’s journey—from pre-K through graduation—safer.

To volunteer expertise, become a corporate sponsor, or support a lifesaving campaign, call 800-906-6901 ext. 10 or visit www.csn.org

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