Three-Point Seat Belt Report Presenter: Rick Kirkpatrick Description: In accordance with Transportation Code §547.701, the following must be presented in a public meeting: 1) the number of buses operated by the school system that are not equipped with seat belts, the number that are equipped with two-point seat belts, and the number that are equipped with three-point seat belts; 2) The estimated c

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VI.C. Three-Point Seat Belt Report Presenter: Rick Kirkpatrick Description: In accordance with Transportation Code §547.701, the following must be presented in a public meeting: 1) the number of buses operated by the school system that are not equipped with seat belts, the number that are equipped with two-point seat belts, and the number that are equipped with three-point seat belts; 2) The estimated cost to equip each bus operated by the school system with three-point seat belts. This information will be read aloud during the board meeting per the attached report. Also attached is the To the Administrator Addressed (TAA) letter from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) outlining the reporting requirements. According to the TAA, school systems will be able to participate in a grant opportunity related to seat belt installation. Attachments: ( 2 ) SB 546 Report on Three-Point Seatbelts on Buses 2/12/2026 at 12:45 PM sb-546-required-reporting-on-school-bus-seat-belt-costs_0 2/12/2026 at 12:45 PM