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Childress ISD told bus seat-belt upgrades would exceed $500,000; TEA report due in May 2026
Summary
Superintendent reported the district received a quote exceeding $500,000 to equip buses with three-point seat belts required by SB 546 and said a report must be submitted to the Texas Education Agency by late May 2026.
Superintendent Mr. Dykes told the board the district's quote to outfit buses with three-point seat belts—required under Senate Bill 546—exceeds $500,000. He said the district must submit a compliance report to the Texas Education Agency by late May 2026.
The minutes record the cost estimate and the reporting deadline but do not specify the number of buses covered by the quote or the funding source for any purchase. The board did not take further action on funding at the Feb. 9 meeting.
