Across the United States, more than 26 million students rely on 480,000 of those familiar yellow buses to get them to and from school safely every day. And it really is a safe way to travel: Less than 1% of traffic fatalities involve children on school buses. That’s partly because we teach kids how to behave on and around buses. National School Bus Safety Week is the perfect time to review those rules.
When is National School Bus Safety Week?
This event is held each year during the third full week of October. National School Bus Safety Week 2024 takes place from October 21-25. It is sponsored by the National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT), an organization dedicated to getting children to and from school safely and efficiently.
During this week, schools and communities put a special emphasis on safe practices on the road. They can share messages on television, radio, social media, and other community spaces to remind drivers to follow all laws when they encounter buses on the road. Schools also review safety rules with students and parents. One highlight is the NAPT poster contest, with a new theme each year. Check out our list below for lots of ways to make this week special!
