Seat Belts on School Buses – Imperative or Impractical?
1,263 views · Published 17 May 2017 · 7:28 · Indexed 25 October 2026
Channel: Education Week · 2017 · News & Politics
Some 25 million children ride school buses every day in the U.S. and most of those buses don’t have seat belts. Amid renewed concerns about safety, a record number of states is considering legislation to change that, sparking a controversial and emotional debate. That didn’t stop the Austin, Texas, school district from fitting its school buses with the belts. This video originally aired on PBS NewsHour on May 16, 2017. ____________________ Want more stories about schools across the nation, including the latest news and unique perspectives on education issues? Visit www.edweek.org. About Education Week: Education Week is America’s most trusted source of independent K-12 education news, analysis, and opinion. Our work serves to raise the level of understanding and discourse about education among school and district leaders, policymakers, researchers, teachers, and the public. Published by the nonprofit organization Editorial Projects in Education, Education Week has been providing award-winning coverage of the field for over 35 years. Follow Education Week: - Subscribe to our Channel: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=educationweek - On Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/edweek/ - On Twitter at https://twitter.com/educationweek/ - On LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/education-week To license video footage from Editorial Projects in Education please contact the Education Week Library at [email protected].
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