Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes school districts to sell commercial advertising space on school buses.

Highlights:

• Authorizes local boards of education to sell advertising space on the exterior of a school bus, so long as the advertisement does not interfere with the effectiveness of any required reflective, safety, or warning equipment (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits the advertising of any of the following (Sec. 1):
• “Sexually oriented businesses;”
• Alcohol and tobacco products; or
• Political or campaign advertising.

• Defines “political or campaign advertising” as including, but not limited to, the following (Sec. 1):
• In support or opposition to a candidate for public office;
• In support or opposition to a public issue question that will appear on a voter ballot; or
• Otherwise concerning the advocacy of a public policy issue.

• Prohibits local boards of education from showing exclusive preference for specific advertisers (Sec. 1).

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