HB5597 H ED AM #1

Kidd 4753

The Committee on Education moved to amend the committee substitute on page 1, after the enacting clause, by striking out the remainder of the bill and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

ARTICLE 5. serious traffic offenses.

§17C-5-2c.  School bus drivers charged with driving under the influence while students are present shall also be charged with child endangerment.

Notwithstanding any provision of this code to the contrary, a person authorized by law to operate a school bus, as that term is defined in §17C-1-7 of this code, who is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or drugs under this article, while students are present on the school bus, shall also be charged with child endangerment creating a risk of injury by a guardian or custodian pursuant to §61-8D-4 of this code.

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