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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 Dan Kobussen, NTSA PresidentFebruary 28, 2025

NSTA Plans Capitol Hill Bus-In Amid Trump’s “Change Election”

From executive orders to new leadership at federal agencies, policy shifts are already underway in the nation’s capital. Here’s NSTA’s take on the activity — and what the association is doing and watching in Washington.

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NSTA Advocacy in Actionby Dan Kobussen, NSTA PresidentJanuary 21, 2025

NSTA Advocacy Team Gears Up for Change in Presidential Administration and 119th U.S. Congress

As the country gears up for a new administration, NSTA reflects on the historical context of Trump’s second inauguration and the significance of the 20th Amendment in presidential transitions.

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NSTA Advocacy in Actionby Dan Kobussen, NSTA PresidentDecember 19, 2024

NSTA Secures Victory in FMCSA Renewal of “Under-the-Hood” Exemption

Learn how the FMCSA’s renewed CDL testing exemption drives solutions for the school bus driver shortage. Explore state adoption needs and NSTA’s ongoing advocacy efforts in this month’s column from association president Dan Kobussen.

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NSTA Advocacy in Actionby Dan Kobussen, NTSA PresidentOctober 30, 2024

Latest Round of Clean School Bus Program Rebates Are Open, but the Devil is in the Details for Operators

Explore funding opportunities under the EPA's Clean School Bus Program, this time offering up to $965 million in rebates to help districts transition older diesel models. Plus, how the NSTA can help navigate this complex program.

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NSTA Advocacy in Actionby Dan Kobussen, NSTA PresidentSeptember 27, 2024

Intense Focus on Curbing Illegal School Bus Passings Urgently Needed in Next Congress [NSTA Advocacy in Action]

With a lack of legislative action overshadowed by election turmoil, the NSTA advocates for intensified focus on the rising safety concern of stop-arm infractions, bolstered by recent survey data showing a troubling uptick in violations.

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NSTA Advocacy in Actionby Dan Kobussen, NSTA PresidentAugust 20, 2024

Return of the Safety Competition Sparks Excitement in School Bus Driver Ranks [NSTA Advocacy in Action]

After years of pandemic setbacks, the 50th School Bus Driver Safety Competition returned to Austin, showcasing top drivers and a new permanent site.

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