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School Bus Seat Belt Legislation Withdrawn

May 10, 2017May 9, 2017 Wendy Wilson

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A bill that would require seat belts on Tennessee school buses has been pulled from this year’s legislative calendar. The measure was seen as an effort to do something in the wake of a school bus crash in Chattanooga in November in which six children were killed and dozens injured.…

School Bus Seat Belt Legislation Passes House Committee

April 18, 2017 Wendy Wilson

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A bill that would require seat belts on Tennessee public school buses passed a House panel Tuesday morning. The Education Administration and Planning Committee passed the proposed legislation on a voice vote. Supporters attending the meeting clapped after the vote was taken. The measure is in response to a school…