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Presentation outlines $1.2M–$1.3M vehicle retrofit bill to meet Texas SB 546 seat-belt rules
Summary
Transportation staff told trustees that retrofitting noncompliant buses or replacing them to meet Texas Senate Bill 546 will likely cost roughly $1.2–$1.3 million; districts must submit inventory to TEA in May and achieve full compliance by Sept. 1, 2029.
The South San Antonio ISD transportation department presented compliance findings and cost estimates tied to Texas Senate Bill 546 at the March 16 board meeting.
The district conducted an inventory to identify buses that lack required three-point seat belts, classifying vehicles as: (1) to be auctioned because retrofit costs approach replacement cost; (2) current route buses needing retrofit (examples: two 2014 small buses with 25-passenger capacity estimated at roughly $40,000 each to retrofit); and (3) larger 71-passenger buses used for extracurriculars, estimated at roughly…
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