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Gov't Finalizes Bus Rules, but Does Not Mandate Belts for Larger Buses

Buckle up. It's the law in most states -- except if you're a small child getting on a large school bus. Children nationwide riding on very small school buses will soon be required to wear shoulder belts as well as lap belts, but the government will not mandate seat belts for larger buses, the Transportation Department announced today. The government unveiled final safety rules for school buses today, sticking to a plan it laid out a year ago in hopes of making students safer. Kids are... Full Story
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