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Houston ISD launches SMARTtag to boost bus safety
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk Kylie Frakes, Joel Eisenbaum, Adrian Montes , as published by KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A corresponding app allows parents to confirm their student's safe arrival on the bus and at school.
Houston ISD is introducing a new tool to enhance bus safety for students. The tool, called SMARTtag, involves a special badge that students will scan when getting on or off the bus. This system is intended to help parents stay connected with their children who ride the bus.
A corresponding app allows parents to confirm their student's safe arrival on the bus and at school. Further details about the SMARTtag system, including its implementation, are available from Houston ISD. The district is launching this tool as part of its efforts to improve transportation services for students.
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Category: schools Published: August 7, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local Reading time: 1 min
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