As the new school year begins, various regions are emphasizing school bus and zone safety measures. In Michigan, state police are conducting thorough inspections of school buses, tagging them based on their safety conditions. East Baton Rouge Parish is cracking down on distracted driving in school zones, with steep fines for violations. Kalispell, Montana, is enforcing school zone speed limits and ensuring drivers adhere to bus safety regulations. In the Hudson Valley, the focus is on preventing illegal passing of school buses to protect children. These initiatives highlight a concerted effort to improve safety for students commuting to and from school.