Massachusetts H2574 mandates lap-shoulder seat belts on all school buses by September 1, 2027.

Massachusetts H2574 amends the state's General Laws to require all school buses to be equipped with lap-shoulder seat belts for each permanent seating accommodation by September 1, 2027. This applies to buses transporting students to or from public, charter, vocational, private, or parochial schools. The bill also mandates that students wear these seat belts during vehicle operation. Additionally, it requires instruction in the use of these seat belts to be included in driver education practices.

Massachusetts H2574 mandates lap-shoulder seat belts on all school buses by September 1, 2027.

Massachusetts H2574 amends the state's General Laws to require all school buses to be equipped with lap-shoulder seat belts for each permanent seating accommodation by September 1, 2027. This applies to buses transporting students to or from public, charter, vocational, private, or parochial schools. The bill also mandates that students wear these seat belts during vehicle operation. Additionally, it requires instruction in the use of these seat belts to be included in driver education practices.