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Tom Bean ISD adopts 'good cause' exemption to SB546 three‑point seat‑belt requirement for older buses
Summary
The board voted March 2, 2026, to adopt a good‑cause exemption to Senate Bill 546’s requirement to add three‑point seat belts to buses manufactured in 2017 or earlier, citing budget constraints. Motion by Tom Sharp passed 5–0 with two absent.
The board discussed its financial position relative to Senate Bill 546, which the minutes describe as adding three‑point seat belts to buses manufactured in 2017 or older. The minutes record: "Motion made by Tom Sharp to adopt a good cause exemption for Senate Bill 546 requirements due to budget constraints." Steve Rogers seconded; the motion carried 5 in favor, 0 opposed, with two absent.
The minutes do not provide a cost estimate or an alternative timeline for compliance. The board recorded the exemption as a formal action, citing budget constraints but without detailed fiscal findings in the minutes.
