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NSTA Advocacy in Action

The National School Transportation Association offers inside news and commentary to School Bus Fleet's readers in this exclusive column.

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NSTA Advocacy in Actionby Patrick Dean, NSTA PresidentMay 13, 2026

NSTA Engages School Boards on Outsourcing Student Transportation Services at COSSBA Conference

What benefits does using contracted providers bring to districts and students? That’s what NSTA shared at a recent conference for education leaders. Here are the highlights.

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NSTA Advocacy in Actionby Patrick Dean, NSTA PresidentMarch 23, 2026

NSTA Advances Legislative Priorities During 2026 Capitol Hill Bus-In

Members of the industry’s contractor’s association traveled to Washington, D.C. to advocate for two key initiatives during congressional meetings.

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NSTA Advocacy in Actionby Patrick Dean, NSTA PresidentFebruary 13, 2026

NSTA Emphasizes School Transportation at the Midwest Commercial Vehicle Safety Summit

From NHTSA safety data to NCST standards and stop-arm passing prevention, NSTA reinforces the role of school buses in protecting students and improving traffic safety.

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NSTA Advocacy in Actionby Patrick Dean, NTSA PresidentDecember 9, 2025

NSTA Participates in National School Bus Safety Week Event with Pennsylvania Congressman

The industry's contractor association and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick spotlight rising dangers from illegal school bus passings and outline new legislative efforts.

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NSTA Advocacy in Actionby Patrick Dean, NSTA PresidentOctober 29, 2025

Senate Introduction of Brake for Kids Act Marks School Bus Safety Milestone

The legislation seeks to launch a national awareness campaign reminding motorists to stop for school buses. With millions of violations each year, it’s time to make school bus safety a national priority.

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NSTA Advocacy in Actionby Patrick Dean, NSTA PresidentSeptember 18, 2025

From Steel to Semiconductors: How Tariff Policy May Impact School Transportation

Tariffs may feel far from the yellow bus, but they affect costs, supply chains, and technology in student transportation. Here’s what you need to know.

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