Texas Bus Driver Alleged To Have Drove Kids With No AC In 103° Heat

A bus driver located in the Sealy Independent School District of Texas is currently facing many complaints from parents in regards to their actions during a very hot summer day. Here's what is known at the time of writing.

Sealy Bus Driver Alleged To Have Driven Kids With Windows Up On Vehicle

According to KWTX, the moment in question occurred on August 22nd, 2024. The news organization reports that it began after the bus driver brought the vehicle to a halt, and ordered all the children to put the windows all the way up. In a video obtained by the news organization, the students arguing their case can be heard:

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From the video, we can hear that the bus driver told the children to roll the windows up after hands were alleged to been put outside of the vehicle. The kids can also be heard stating it's too hot to do so. In addition to the students, parents are also irate about the situation.

Lawyer Representing Parent Of Children States What Conditions Were Like

A parent of two children onboard the bus, Coshenna Smith, has a national civil rights attorney named Harry Daniels speaking for her. According to Daniels:

“People are arrested all the time because they accidentally subjected their children to these conditions while they ran into a gas station...This woman intentionally put these children at risk for more than half an hour during a 103-degree heat advisory and no one has done anything.”

In addition, it was reported the driver had her own fan near her to remain cool. Allegedly, the driver covered three miles in 30 minutes with the students repeatedly asking for AC.

At the time of writing, all evidence is being looked at, as reported by Daniels, and may result in a civil suit against the Sealy Independent School District. As this is developing story, we will have more information when it becomes available.