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Board hears report on SB 546 and potential costs to equip buses with seatbelts
Summary
Shawn Poe briefed trustees on SB 546 and said it could require seatbelts on all district buses or the purchase of replacement buses equipped with seatbelts, potentially affecting district transportation budgets.
Shawn Poe discussed Senate Bill 546 with the board and described potential financial impacts if the bill requires seatbelts on all school buses or forces the district to buy replacement buses that already include seatbelts. No cost estimate was provided during the April 13 update.
The report was given during administrative reports; trustees heard the potential implications but did not act on the item during the public meeting. The district will need to assess fleet compliance and potential purchasing needs if the legislation advances.
