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MS HB546

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

Kabir Karriem

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • School buses purchased by local school boards after July 1, 2017, must be equipped with seat belts at all seating positions.

  • State Board of Education is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations regarding the types of seat belts required for school buses and standards for their use.

  • Rules and regulations adopted by the State Board of Education must be provided to all school boards at least 30 days prior to taking effect.

  • Charter schools authorized by the Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board are exempt from the provisions of this chapter.

  • Effective date is July 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

School buses; require those purchased after July 1, 2017, to be equipped with seat belts.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2017

Committee Referrals

Education1/13/2017

Full Bill Text

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