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Fabens ISD committee hears briefing on Senate Bill 546 and possible bus seat‑belt costs
Summary
Transportation Supervisor Raul Ugarte briefed the committee on Senate Bill 546, which would require three‑point seat belts on school buses regardless of model year; he reported that Blue Bird Body Company did not endorse post‑delivery seat modifications and noted potential replacement or retrofit costs for the district.
At 5:42 PM on March 24, Transportation Supervisor Raul Ugarte briefed the Fabens ISD Finance Committee on Senate Bill 546, which would require three‑point seat belts for each passenger on school buses regardless of model year. Ugarte reported that the district had received responses from Blue Bird Body Company regarding certification of their product and that the company did not recommend or affirm the effectiveness of alterations made to seats after delivery.
Ugarte advised the committee that the issue raises potential replacement or retrofit costs for the district and said the item will be scheduled for a future vote about the district's authority to replace buses or seats. Committee members were informed of the compliance requirement and vendor response; no vote was taken at the workshop stage.
