Drivers caught illegally passing stopped school buses can face fines of up to $5,000 or have their license suspended for up to a year. But enforcement is tricky.

Indiana lawmakers passed several bills earlier this year aimed at keeping kids safe on their way to and from school.

More than $380,000 will go to 39 police agencies across the state to help step up traffic enforcement at school bus stops as the new school year begins.

School bus drivers across Indiana reported more than 2,500 violations in a single day last month.

Drivers who illegally pass a bus and injure or kill someone will now be committing a felony, instead of a misdemeanor.

Indiana drivers would face tougher penalties for passing stopped school buses under a bill that's been approved by legislators and sent to Gov. Eric Holcomb for consideration.

Under the proposed law, a driver who passes a stopped school bus could have their license suspended and face increasing fines for each violation.