S. 1828

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To amend title 23, United States Code, to require States to designate a coordinator of the safe routes to school program in the State, and for other purposes.

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES · May 21, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Cramer · Committee: Committee on Environment and Public Works

Table of contents

• S. 1828
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Safe routes to school

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the Safe Routes Improvement Act.

SEC. 2. Safe routes to school

• Safe routes to school
• (a) In general
  • Section 208 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
    • (j) Safe routes to school coordinator
      • (1) In general
        • Each State shall designate a coordinator of the safe routes to school program in the State.
      • (2) Duties
        • (A) In general
          • The duty of a coordinator under paragraph (1) shall be to serve as the point of contact for the safe routes to school program in the State.
        • (B) Limitation
          • The Secretary may not require a coordinator under paragraph (1) to carry out any other duties except as authorized by Congress.
      • (3) Use of existing staff
        • A State may designate an existing employee of the State as a coordinator under paragraph (1).
      • (4) Contact information
        • Each State shall provide contact information for the coordinator under paragraph (1) on the website of the State department of transportation.
      • (5) Designation of position
        • A vacancy in the position of coordinator under paragraph (1) shall be filled by not later than 180 days after the date on which the vacancy begins.
      • (6) Use of existing funds
        • A State may use amounts made available under section 133(h) or section 148 for the salary of the coordinator under paragraph (1).
• (b) Conforming amendment
  • Section 208(g) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking paragraph (3).