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Weimar ISD board declares temporary SB546 financial-hardship exemption while exploring funding
Summary
The Board approved a resolution declaring a temporary financial-hardship exemption under SB546 (school-bus three-point seat-belt requirement) and directed exploration of funding options and a phased compliance plan; vote was unanimous.
The Board approved a resolution declaring a temporary financial-hardship exemption as permitted under SB546, which requires school buses be equipped with three-point (lap-and-shoulder) seat belts. Board member Brian Christen moved the resolution and Tom Strickland seconded; the motion passed unanimously.
Minutes note the Board will continue to explore funding options and consider a phased path to compliance. The minutes reference an attached resolution; no timetable or funding source was finalized at the meeting.
