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Seatbelts

File photo of a student buckling up his seatbelt in a school bus.

Updated: NAPT Issues New Position on School Bus Seatbelts

Editor's note — A previous version of this article insinuated blanket advocacy of three-point, lap-shoulder seatbelt usage. Instead, NAPT said it is aligning itself...

School Bus Safety Act Renews Call for Seatbelts, Other Safety Improvements

Is the sixth time a charm for the School Bus Safety Act? Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee and Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois hope so,...

Oklahoma Latest State to Introduce School Bus Seatbelt Bill

Oklahoma House Bill 1244 would require school buses to be equipped with seatbelts or harnesses. If passed, it would make Oklahoma the 10th state...
Seatbelts in a school bus.

School Bus Safety Act for Seatbelts Again Introduced in Congress

Federal legislation seeking to require lap/shoulder seatbelts on school buses as well as stability control systems and automatic braking is before Congress for the...

N.Y. Legislature Passes Bill Requiring Students to Wear Seatbelts on Chartered Trips

The New York Legislature passed a bill requiring passengers ages 8 years and older to wear seat belts in charter buses. This bill arose...
Blue Bird is the first school bus builder to install three-point seat belts and a bus driver air bag as standard equipment, starting in the fall of 2024. (Photo courtesy of Blue Bird.)

Blue Bird Announces Standard Lap/Shoulder Seatbelts on All School Buses

School bus manufacturer Blue Bird made history as the first OEM to announce lap/shoulder seatbelts as standard safety technology in all its vehicles. Starting...
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October 2025

Leadership takes the front page in this month's issue as the school year rolls on and student transportation leaders...
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