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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•November 12, 2018

Petition to White House Seeks to Toughen Penalties on Stop-Arm Running

The petition calls for penalties such as jail time and a 90-day driver's license suspension for motorists who illegally pass stopped school buses.

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Photo Galleries•by Staff•November 12, 2018

PHOTOS: National School Bus Safety Week in Pictures

An official ceremony with a work of art, refresher training, and a visit from a mascot were some of the ways school transportation providers and suppliers marked NAPT’s National School Bus Safety Week.

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News•by Staff•November 12, 2018

AMF-Bruns Honors Special-Needs School Bus Driver

Tammy Cummings, a bus driver and safety trainer for Greenville County (S.C.) Schools, is the winner of the first AMF-Bruns National Special-Needs School Bus Driver Of The Year Award.

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News•by Staff•November 9, 2018

NCST Writing Committees Seek Input

The National Congress on School Transportation’s writing committees are seeking subject matter experts and public comment as they prepare for the 2020 Congress. 

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News•November 8, 2018

District Conducts Active Shooter Training for School Bus Security

A training program shows Canastota Central (N.Y.) School District transportation staff how to respond to active shooters and what signs to look for in students.

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News•by Staff•November 7, 2018

Man Accused of Trying to Hijack School Bus

Christopher Martinez of California allegedly steps onto the school bus with students aboard, and says he is driving to a mission, police say. He is charged with attempted carjacking.

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Photo Galleries•by Staff•November 6, 2018

PHOTOS: Highlights From the Kansas City Conferences

A school bus fire demonstration, sessions and awards addressing safety and training, and a trade show showcasing the latest technology were some of the draws at this year's NAPT and NASDPTS conferences.

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News•by Staff•November 6, 2018

School Bus Mechanic Run Over, Killed by Bus

Jason Johnson of Arkansas attempts to stop the bus from rolling down a hill after the air brake releases, but is killed while trying to get back on board.

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News•by Staff•November 5, 2018

Driver Safely Evacuates Students From School Bus Fire

A driver with Madison (Ohio) Local Schools was able to pull the bus over to a safe location and properly evacuate students.

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News•by Nicole Schlosser•November 2, 2018

Motorist in Fatal Crash Reportedly Says She Didn’t See School Bus

The Indiana driver who allegedly passed a school bus and hit and killed three students tells investigators that she didn’t see the bus or the students until it was too late.

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