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SCR-157 • 2026

School Bus Drivers’ Day.

School Bus Drivers’ Day.

Education
Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Cortese
Last action
2026-05-21
Official status
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 72, Statutes of 2026.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not specify any activities for School Bus Drivers’ Day.

School Bus Drivers' Day

This law designates April 28, 2026, as School Bus Drivers’ Day in California to recognize the services provided by school bus drivers.

What This Bill Does

  • Designates April 28, 2026, as School Bus Drivers' Day in California.

Who It Names or Affects

  • School bus drivers in California

Terms To Know

Designate
To officially choose or set aside for a specific purpose.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The law does not provide any financial support to school bus drivers.
  • It is unclear what activities will happen on School Bus Drivers’ Day.

Bill History

  1. 2026-05-21 California Legislative Information

    Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 72, Statutes of 2026.

  2. 2026-05-21 California Legislative Information

    Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 2 p.m.

  3. 2026-05-14 California Legislative Information

    In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.

  4. 2026-05-14 California Legislative Information

    Read. Adopted. Ordered to the Senate.

  5. 2026-05-11 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to consent calendar. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (May 11).

  6. 2026-05-04 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Com. on RLS.

  7. 2026-04-27 California Legislative Information

    In Assembly. Held at Desk.

  8. 2026-04-27 California Legislative Information

    Read. Adopted. (Ayes 37. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly.

  9. 2026-04-22 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Ordered to third reading.

  10. 2026-04-09 California Legislative Information

    Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS.

Official Summary Text

SCR 157, Cortese.
School Bus Drivers’ Day.
This measure would designate April 28, 2026, as School Bus Drivers’ Day in California, in order to draw special public attention to school bus drivers for their continued and excellent services to pupils in California.

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