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Sadiah Thompson

Assistant Editor

Sadiah Thompson is a former assistant editor for School Bus Fleet magazine. She started in October 2018. She previously worked as a staff writer for her college newspaper, The Daily Free Press, and also as a content and communications intern for various non-profit organizations.

Newsby Sadiah Thompson February 20, 2019

Some Kansas School Bus Drivers Seek Unemployment Benefits

The state's contracted drivers are asking lawmakers to support a bill that would make them eligible to receive unemployment benefits during the summer months.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson February 20, 2019

Indiana Senate Approves School Bus Safety Bill

Senate Bill 2 addresses same-side pickups on state highways; allowing school districts to petition to have speed limits reduced near bus stops; and increased penalties for traffic law violations resulting in death.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson February 19, 2019

Lawmakers, District Seek to Install Stop-Arm Cameras on School Buses

Lawmakers in Nashville, Tennessee, and officials from Rockaway (N.J.) Township School District are working to install stop-arm cameras on school buses as a way to crack down on illegal school bus passing incidents.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson February 14, 2019

Pedestrian Fatally Struck by School Bus

A Texas woman is reportedly walking in the road when she is hit by the bus. No one on the bus is injured.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson February 13, 2019

No Charges for Truck Driver Involved in Fatal School Bus Crash

The Indiana driver faces no criminal charges in a collision with a school bus that killed a student. A grand jury says the driver's actions did not fit the legal definition of recklessness.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson February 13, 2019

Arizona Approves $7.5M More VW Funds for New School Buses

The state releases its third and fourth wave of settlement funds, approving the purchase of 67 new school buses for 35 school districts and charter schools.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson February 8, 2019

EPA Awards District Nearly $2M in Funding for New School Buses

Fulton County (Ga.) School System will replace 85 of its diesel-powered school buses with new propane buses.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson February 7, 2019

Students Develop Flashing Sign for School Bus Stop Safety

The team of sixth grade students from Wake County (N.C.) Public School System create a flashing sign to alert students, bus drivers, and motorists when a school bus is approaching the bus stop.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson February 6, 2019

New York School Bus Driver Charged with DWI

Anderson Hollins with East Irondequoit Central School District pleads not guilty to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Police say his blood alcohol test results were above the legal limit for driving.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson February 5, 2019

New Mexico Bill Would Require Seat Belts on New School Buses

State lawmakers introduce legislation that would require all new school buses to come equipped with seat belts, electronic stability control, and collision avoidance systems.

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