I read somewhere that they are putting seatbelts in buses now and how they could be more harmful than helpful, but cant remember where i read it. My son rides the bus and there are no belts. I would imagine that you will either have to follow whichever rule they have or not have him ride the bus. Our bus does not allow carseats and if the rule is to wear the belt, everyone wears one, no exception. If your school allows exceptions, I would do what you feel is best, but i kind of doubt they will let him be unbuckled while everyone else is buckled. And the car seat would be a big no here, bc the bus driver would be responsible for getting him in and out, which is a liability, but would also be impossible for her to handle with the 18-20 kids that ride. If they require him to be buckled, then maybe teach him how to safely buckle and unbuckle and the proper way to sit (on your bottom). Otherwise, if it makes you too nervous, I would figure out how to arrange alternate transportation.

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