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Plainview ISD hears costs, compliance plan for state 3‑point seat‑belt mandate on school buses
Summary
District transportation staff and First Student estimated retrofitting noncompliant buses would cost about $25,000–$35,000 per bus; with 16 noncompliant route buses, retrofit estimates approached $480,000. The board approved a phased replacement and adoption of district policy steps to comply with the state mandate by the September 1, 2029 deadline.
District and contractor representatives briefed trustees on Senate Bill 546 (as presented) and the district’s plan to meet new requirements for three‑point seat belts on school buses.
Transportation background and scope: District staff reported a fleet of 34 route buses: 18 currently compliant with three‑point seat belts and 16 noncompliant. A First Student representative introduced during public comment advised retrofit quotes range from roughly $25,000 to $35,000 per bus depending on age and interior…
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