G.5. Receive an Update on SB 546 - Required Seat Belts on School Buses Description: Senate Bill 546 of the 89th Legislative Session requires that Districts make a budget limit determination not later than the end of the 2025-26 school year regarding the cost to equip each bus operated for use by the District with three-point seat belts. All buses purchased after September 1, 2017 include seat belt

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G.5. Receive an Update on SB 546 - Required Seat Belts on School Buses Description: Senate Bill 546 of the 89th Legislative Session requires that Districts make a budget limit determination not later than the end of the 2025-26 school year regarding the cost to equip each bus operated for use by the District with three-point seat belts. All buses purchased after September 1, 2017 include seat belts; however, buses purchased prior to this date may not. An update regarding estimated costs associated with implementation of SB 546 and next steps will be provided to the Board. Attachments: ( 1 ) SB 546 Presentation 2.23.26 2/22/2026 at 8:35 PM