Lawmakers say the program is not meant to replace other preventive measures, like increased school security and mental health services.

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

Advocates included students and parents affected by the shooting at Noblesville West Middle School, and the mother of a 4-year-old who fatally shot himself after a babysitter left a loaded firearm unattended.

The parents of a 13-year-old boy who opened fire in a suburban Indianapolis classroom say they could not foresee his actions and deny any responsibility for them.

However, the bill has garnered some criticism from lawmakers who say it's not enough.

The bill's author says it could improve social and emotional support in schools, and ultimately, make them safer.

State legislators will once again prioritize school safety as they craft a budget this year. Some proposals would give districts access to more funding options for security improvements, including money for gun training.

After shootings in two Indiana schools in 2018, lawmakers across the state are proposing legislation aimed at making Hoosier students safer. Here are the measures they'll debate and vote on this session.

Under the proposal, penalties for drivers who violate school bus passing laws would increase.

Past school safety reports focused on cyberbullying and opioid crisis, but this year’s report is about gun violence.