Office of the Superintendent of Schools
Office of Organizational Effectiveness
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Approval To Submit A Request For Exemption From Senate Bill 546 To The Texas Education Agency
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This item seeks Houston Independent School District School Board approval to apply for an exemption from requirements in Senate Bill 546 regarding three-point seatbelts in school buses ahead of the 2026-2027 school year. As permitted by state law, districts may request an exemption under certain conditions. Approval will authorize the administration to submit the required request to the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
The attached seat belt analysis provides additional information for board review.
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THIS ITEM DOES NOT ESTABLISH, MODIFY, OR DELETE BOARD POLICY.
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RECOMMENDED: That the School Board approves the administration’s submission of a request for exemption from Senate Bill 546 to the TEA, effective May 15, 2026.