SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION SECURITY.

SEC. 1538. SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION SECURITY.(a) School Bus Security Risk Assessment.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall transmit to the appropriate congressional committees a report, including a classified report, as appropriate, containing a comprehensive assessment of the risk of a terrorist attack on the Nation’s school bus transportation system in accordance with the requirements of this section.(b) Contents of Risk Assessment.—The assessment shall include—121 STAT. 468(1) an assessment of security risks to the Nation’s school bus transportation system, including publicly and privately operated systems;(2) an assessment of actions already taken by operators or others to address identified security risks; and(3) an assessment of whether additional actions and investments are necessary to improve the security of passengers traveling on school buses and a list of such actions or investments, if appropriate.(c) Consultation.—In conducting the risk assessment, the Secretary shall consult with administrators and officials of school systems, representatives of the school bus industry, including both publicly and privately operated systems, public safety and law enforcement officials, and nonprofit employee labor organizations representing school bus drivers.