National School Bus Safety Week is supported by many sate and local agencies. The intent is to raise the issue of bus safety awareness for both school communities and the public at large.

Exertional heat stroke is one of the three leading causes of sudden death in sports. The period between 2005 - 2009 had more heat stroke deaths than any other five year period in the prior 35 years. There were 18 deaths from 2005 to 2009. From 2010 to 2014 (still being tracked) there are now an estimated 20 to 22 deaths.