School Bus Seatbelt Law Appears Imminent in Illinois
New legislation affecting future school bus safety across Illinois could add pressure to already constrained school transportation budgets.
Senate Bill 191, passed by the Illinois...
Illinois Bill Advances to Require Lap/Shoulder Seatbelts on New School Buses
Illinois lawmakers are advancing legislation that would require all newly purchased school buses in the state to be equipped with lap/shoulder seatbelts. Now entering...
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...
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...
February 2026
This month's issue highlights safety, covering different aspects of how the student transportation is addressing the most pressing safety...
Buyer’s Guide 2026
Find the latest vehicle production data and budget reports, industry trends, and contact information for state, national and federal...
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