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Houston ISD launches SMARTtag to boost bus safety
Summary by The Pearland Editorial Desk Kylie Frakes, Joel Eisenbaum, Adrian Montes , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Students using the district's transportation will receive a unique badge.
Parents of students in Houston ISD can now track their child's bus commute. A new system is being implemented to enhance safety. Students using the district's transportation will receive a unique badge.
This badge is scanned when getting on or off the bus. The system provides an added layer of security and reassurance for parents. It helps prevent students from getting on the wrong bus.
Further details about the system's functionality are available from the district. The district's transportation department is overseeing the rollout of this new system. It is part of efforts to improve the overall bus riding experience for students.
More information can be found through local news sources.
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Category: schools Published: August 7, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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