**Summary:**On October 29th, federal investigators inspected Leander school buses in Texas after a crash on August 13th, where only six out of forty-two visible students were wearing seat belts. Despite Texas law requiring seat belt use on buses with belts, the rules weren't followed. The crash, which occurred on a rainy, curved road, resulted in injuries but no fatalities. Federal officials now urge Leander schools and all Texas districts to establish clear seat belt policies. The Leander district's transportation director acknowledged the safety board's findings and the need for safer bus rides. This issue gains urgency following a fatal accident in Bastrop County, where a bus without seat belts killed a pre-kindergarten student and a man. By January 2027, the Texas Education Agency must report on the cost of upgrading all buses to meet new safety standards.

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