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ArticlesJune 24, 2010

Please <i>do</i> raise your voice

A 2007 survey by the Pew Research Center found that only 66 percent of Americans could name their governor.

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Newsby StaffJune 24, 2010

Delaware restores funding for school bus transportation

To meet the budget gap, the Joint Finance Committee decides to reduce the number of new buses to be purchased and the number of routes to be added for the next school year.

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Newsby StaffJune 24, 2010

Student struck by bus last week dies

Police in Pennsylvania said it appeared that the 6-year-old boy darted in front of the bus near his home. He had been hospitalized since the June 16 accident.

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Newsby StaffJune 23, 2010

First Student honors veteran school bus drivers, aides

Sixty-five of the contractor’s employees have served their communities for 40 years or more. In other news, First Student parent company FirstGroup America is raising awareness for National Safety Month by reminding motorists to turn off mobile devices while driving.

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Newsby StaffJune 22, 2010

NTSB: Distracted driving led to fatal Arizona bus crash

NTSB's investigation results in recommendations to NHTSA regarding bus safety. School buses would be exempt from recommended rulemaking on occupant protection, roof strength and window glazing.

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Newsby StaffJune 22, 2010

Bill would expand background check requirements

The New Jersey legislation would mandate that school bus drivers for nonpublic schools undergo criminal history record checks. School bus drivers employed by agencies like the Department of Human Services would also fall under the requirement.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2010

FMCSA issues charges against illegal operator

FMCSA charged bus operator Cayetano Martinez with 78 violations of 13 separate motor carrier safety regulations. The agency's claim identifies the four separate company names Martinez allegedly used to illegally operate and evade previous orders from FMCSA.

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Newsby StaffJune 17, 2010

Transportation department develops safety programs

Bus drivers will be able to reward students for participating in the "Meet Me at the Bus Stop" and "My Brother's Keeper" programs, both of which are designed to improve school bus safety. The developments come after an accident in which a kindergartner was struck and killed by a passing motorist.

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Newsby StaffJune 17, 2010

NAPT calls for Heroism Award nominations

For a person to be considered as a recipient, he or she must be a pupil transportation professional who performed a life-saving act, or the action must directly affect a pupil transportation program. The deadline for submissions is Sept. 1.

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Newsby StaffJune 17, 2010

Feds to promote school bus use

The news comes in response to the pupil transportation industry’s campaign for a federally-funded program touting the benefits of school buses. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood tells members of Congress that NHTSA will begin creating educational materials next year.

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