IN SR0031

Urges the legislative council to assign to the appropriate study committee the topic of school buses equipped with three point seat belts

Notes that millions of children rely on school buses for daily transportation to and from school

States that seat belts are not currently required in school buses in Indiana, despite the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicating three point seat belts are best practice

Acknowledges the long history of debate regarding seat belts on school buses in Indiana

Calls for thorough investigation of how to keep children safe and full understanding of all aspects of a potential mandate to install three point seat belts in all school buses