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Chilton ISD board votes to seek bids to outfit buses with three‑point seat belts under SB 546
Summary
The board voted unanimously to seek bids to comply with Senate Bill 546, which requires three‑point seat belts on school buses transporting children; vote was 5–0 with two members absent.
The Chilton ISD Board of Trustees voted March 18 to seek bids for school buses to comply with Senate Bill 546, which requires three‑point seat belts on buses transporting children. Rodney Hall made the motion and John Cobb seconded; the motion passed 5–0 with Cindy Bunch and Donald Pruitt absent.
Board minutes record the motion language: "Motion to Seek Bids for Buses for Senate Bill 546 Requiring all School Buses Transporting Children be Equipped with Three-point Seat Belts." The board did not record discussion or vendor details at the meeting; the motion directs administration to solicit bids consistent with the new statutory requirement.
