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Houston ISD launches SMARTtag to boost bus safety
Summary by Magnolia News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Kylie Frakes, Joel Eisenbaum, Adrian Montes , as published by KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The goal is to provide parents with more information about their child's bus ride, and the district has announced the launch of this new tool for the current school year.
Parents of students who ride the bus in Houston ISD will have a new way to track their child's commute. A special badge will be given to students who use the district's transportation services. This badge is part of a system to increase bus safety.
The district's transportation department has implemented this new system to help parents stay informed. Further details about how the system works are available from the district. The goal is to provide parents with more information about their child's bus ride, and the district has announced the launch of this new tool for the current school year.
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Category: schools ·
Published: August 7, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
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