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Superintendent: students must wear seat belts under SB 546; guidance coming in February
Summary
Superintendent Elsa V. Morris told trustees that students are required to wear seat belts under SB 546, that required bus data has been submitted, and that additional guidance will be provided in early February; travel buses have belts while route buses will need equipment.
Superintendent Elsa V. Morris updated the Board on SB 546, the state requirement for school bus seat belts. Morris said the district has submitted all required bus data and will provide additional guidance to staff and families in early February. "Superintendent Morris confirmed that students are required to wear seat belts, all required bus data had been submitted, and additional guidance will be provided in early February."
During questions, trustees asked about student compliance, enforcement, reporting, and whether seat belts are installed on all district buses. Morris noted that seat belts are available on the travel bus and that route buses will need equipment to comply. The district will follow-up with implementation steps and parent communication before the next reporting deadline.
