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Newsby StaffJuly 13, 2016

District Stiffens School Bus Fight Penalties

Duval County (Fla.) Public Schools more than doubles the time the student is removed from the bus for a first fight. Students involved in fights may also have school bus privileges revoked permanently.

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ArticlesJuly 13, 2016

NAPT News & Views — Safety Proposals Should Be Based on Sound Science

If FMCSA decides to include the “S” endorsement requirements in a new federal mandate for entry-level commercial drivers, NAPT asks that states already meeting or exceeding the proposed requirements be exempt.

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Newsby StaffJuly 12, 2016

District Delays Stop-Arm Camera Plan Due to Legal Loophole

Albemarle County (Va.) Public Schools delays plans to install the cameras on its buses and mail tickets to motorists who illegally pass them. A new law does not authorize the DMV to release car registration information to the camera supplier.

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Newsby StaffJuly 12, 2016

School Bus Safety Fair Offered for New Kindergartners

Before school starts, incoming kindergartners at a Washington district will get a chance to learn about bus safety procedures and take a ride around the neighborhood.

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Newsby StaffJuly 12, 2016

School Bus Drivers to Vie for International Title

NSTA will host the School Bus Driver International Safety Competition at Thomas Built Buses’ headquarters on Sunday.

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ArticlesJuly 11, 2016

Using Harley Davidson as a Benchmark for School Transportation

A school bus driver recruiter looks to the well-known motorcycle manufacturer for lessons in positive branding.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJuly 7, 2016

NTSB: Students Killed in Houston Crash Were Not Wearing Lap Belts

Investigators find that when a Houston ISD school bus was struck by a car and fell from an overpass last year, the four teens on the bus were not buckled up, and the two who died in the crash were ejected.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJuly 7, 2016

Indiana District Awarded $50K for Stop-Arm Cameras

East Noble School Corp. received a grant from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security for windshield and exterior stop-arm cameras for all of its 55 school buses.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffJuly 7, 2016

PHOTOS: Puerto Rico's Transporte Sonnell

The school transportation provider, which has a fleet of over 300 buses, was selected to become a dealer for Thomas Built Buses at the beginning of 2016.

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Newsby StaffJuly 7, 2016

Oregon District Extends Contract with First Student

The Gresham-Barlow School District awards the company a new two-year contract to manage and operate its school bus routes, extending their 50-year partnership.

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