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Sharyland ISD says retrofitting buses with seat belts would cost more than $1 million; new buses to include belts
Sharyland Independent School District Board of Trustees · March 24, 2026
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Summary
Superintendent Dr. Howard told the board that retrofitting the district's existing bus fleet with seat belts would exceed $1,000,000, so the district will not retrofit current buses but will require seat belts on newly purchased buses to comply with a new ordinance.
Sharyland Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Howard told the school board the state had asked districts to consider retrofitting existing school buses with seat belts, but district estimates put the cost to retrofit the current fleet at "over $1,000,000," and the district will not proceed with…
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