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New York City saw the settlement of a major class-action lawsuit related to special-needs transportation, while School Bus Fleet's 2023 survey found continued discomfort in the industry when it comes to school bus manufacturing and the availability of aides to serve aboard buses.
Those were just a couple of highlights from this year.
During a pilot project with GreenPower Motor Company, a Wyoming County (West Virginia) Schools student is helped aboard a Type A Nano BEAST electric school bus.
Photo: GreenPower Motor Company
The 2023 survey, which appeared in the February print edition of School Bus Fleet, offered a glimpse of how special-needs transportation providers were faring and what challenges they faced.
When transporting students with spina bifida, school bus drivers should avoid sudden stops, sharp turns, and bumps on the route.
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Symptoms, treatment, and transportation strategies for students with spina bifida.
The settlement agreement calls for better accommodations and improved training to care for students with diabetes.
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A federal court gave final approval to a plan to make better accommodations for New York City's students with diabetes and to ensure they can properly experience school activities alongside their classmates.
Transporting students whose “home” setting can change almost daily can prove challenging for school districts, which determine bus routes based on the addresses of their students.
Image: Rhode Island Department of Education/Canva/School Bus Fleet
In a day and age where an education can prove transformative for youth in vulnerable environments, finding solutions to transport them is crucial.
Make sure to check all federal and state laws for service animals, develop a district policy, and communicate with all staff, drivers, and students about a service animal prior to it ever boarding the bus.
Photo: Canine Companions
School buses are going to the dogs! No, not like that; for students with disabilities, service animals are critical support and are permitted both in schools and on the big yellow bus. Here’s how school districts can plan and prepare for a new furry passenger.
A product application specialist at AMF Bruns of America and a wheelchair user drops in to The Route to share practical securement and training insights, plus why she launched the “Beyond Mobility” podcast. The Route is sponsored by IC Bus.
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Brianna Pauwee, product application specialist at AMF Bruns of America and a wheelchair user shares practical securement and training insights, plus why she launched the “Beyond Mobility” podcast. The Route is sponsored by IC Bus.
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As the number of students with disabilities and IEPs rises nationwide, transportation teams face growing pressure to stay compliant, confident, and trained. Explore what’s evolving and how to stay on top of it all.
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Ongoing driver shortages nationwide are forcing tough transportation decisions. See how districts are using supplemental transportation to maintain coverage for high-needs students.
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Honoring the exemplary accomplishments of school bus drivers transporting students with disabilities, AMF Bruns of America’s ninth annual National Special-Needs School Bus Driver of the Year Award series is open for nominations!
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What’s changing in special-needs transportation? Operators report a rising need, easing driver shortages, growing tech adoption, and emerging challenges. Details here! Survey sponsor: AMF Bruns of America.
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The state moves to review special education transportation policies following safety concerns raised by families and advocates.
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Keeping buses safe, reliable, and on schedule requires more than manual processes. This eBook explores how modern fleet software supports school transportation teams with automated maintenance scheduling, smarter video safety tools, and integrated data systems. Discover practical ways fleets are reducing breakdowns, improving safety, and saving valuable staff time.
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Learn more about what federal law really allows when sharing special-needs information with bus drivers and aides while protecting student privacy.
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Julio Ospina, a SPED driver and safety trainer at Wylie ISD in Texas, was named the national winner in AMF's annual driver award series.
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