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Stay current on the practices, equipment, training, and research helping protect students, drivers, and other road users. Here, we cover topics such as illegal passing, loading and unloading, driver safety, student behavior, crash prevention, security, and more.

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News•by Sadiah Thompson •January 16, 2019

Tennessee District Launches School Bus Safety Campaign

Williamson County Schools teams up with six local law enforcement agencies to release a series of safety videos encouraging motorists to not pass stopped school buses.

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News•by Staff•January 16, 2019

First Student Expands Operations in Connecticut

The Easton-Redding-Region 9 School Districts select the school bus company to operate, maintain, and manage its student transportation services beginning with the 2019-20 school year.

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News•by Staff•January 14, 2019

1 Student Killed, 2 Others Injured After Being Struck at School Bus Stop

Three Pennsyvlania siblings are hit by a car while waiting for their school bus. One student is taken to the hospital, where he is later pronounced dead, and two others are transported for injuries.

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News•by Staff•January 14, 2019

Motorist Hits Crossing Guard After Passing Stopped School Bus

Mary Claire Jones of Pennsylvania is struck by the vehicle after it drives past the stopped school bus. Jones is listed in critical condition.

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News•by Nicole Schlosser•January 14, 2019

Minnesota Mayor Driving School Bus Charged With DUI

Erik Richard Bonde is about to pick up students when police arrive to let him know his driver’s license is suspended. His blood alcohol test results are above the legal limit for driving, police say.

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News•by Sadiah Thompson •January 8, 2019

Ohio Students Help Pass City Law for Lap-Shoulder Belts in School Buses

Beachwood City Council approves legislation to install lap-shoulder belts on all new school buses after facilitating classroom discussions with elementary school students.

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News•by Nicole Schlosser•January 8, 2019

School Bus Driver to be Cited in Crash With Truck

The New Jersey driver reportedly tries to make a left turn and collides with a tractor-trailer, authorities say. Fourteen students are taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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Articles•by James Blue•January 8, 2019

Tech Advancements Offer Hope Amid Student Tragedies

It is essential that the motorists who share the road with bus drivers stop for stopped school buses. However, it is encouraging to see how technology is evolving to help provide an even safer ride for all students.

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News•by Staff•January 7, 2019

Take Part in School Bus Fleet’s Special-Needs Survey

The survey covers such topics as student ridership, driver pay, and special-needs bus equipment.

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News•by Staff•January 7, 2019

Student With Wheelchair Left on School Bus for Several Hours

An Oklahoma driver resigns and an aide is suspended after reportedly leaving a 7-year-old with a wheelchair who has cerebral palsy on a bus for over six hours and not reporting it.

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