The Kids on the Go Act of 2025: Enhancing School Safety
On June 11, 2025, Representative Ms. Scholten (for herself and Mr. B Resnahan) introduced a bill in the House of Representatives to amend title 23, United States Code, which aims to improve school safety.
Section 1: Short Title
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Kids on the Go Act of 2025’’.
Section 2: Safe Routes to School Coordinator
Section 208(g)(3) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘Each State shall’’ and inserting ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL. — Each State shall’’;
- (1) (B) FEDERAL SHARE. — Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, if a State employs a coordinator described under this paragraph, the Federal share for a project or activity eligible under this section shall be 95 percent.
This amendment provides a reduced Federal share for States that employ safe routes to school coordinators, aiming to improve school safety and accessibility for students.
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