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Newsby StaffApril 23, 2010

Over 1,000 districts get free danger zone program

To bring down the number of accidents with children around school buses, four organizations teamed up to provide the safety training program at no charge to school districts nationwide. The offer still stands.

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Newsby StaffApril 20, 2010

SEIU leader steps down

Andy Stern has helmed the union, which represents an estimated 18,000 school bus drivers across the nation, for the past 14 years. He is credited with doubling SEIU's membership and helping elect Barack Obama to the presidency. Some see Stern as a divisive figure.

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Newsby StaffApril 20, 2010

Men sentenced for incident involving bus shooting

Two New Jersey brothers each get more than 20 years in prison for carjacking a vehicle and shooting at two people. Shots aimed at the vehicle of a witness hit a school bus, but none of the students on board was injured.

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Newsby StaffApril 20, 2010

Senate committee passes school bus refurb bill

The measure would allow Georgia schools to use the same state funds for school bus repairs and refurbishments that are allocated for school bus replacement. If it is ultimately signed into law, it would become effective on July 1.

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Newsby StaffApril 16, 2010

School buses could be exempt from restraint system requirement

A new bill would alter a current Minnesota law mandating that children of a certain age and height be fastened in a restraint system, such as a booster seat, in vehicles with seat belts. The legislation would exclude school buses and Type III vehicles that meet federal crash protection safety standards.

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Newsby StaffApril 16, 2010

District, police respond to rise in bus passing

A Florida school district, noting a recent increase in stop-arm running, teams up with the local police department to target key areas in a week-long crackdown. The county’s fine for illegally passing a stopped school bus is $268.

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Newsby StaffApril 13, 2010

<I>SBF</I> Photo Contest returns

The annual competition is open to any kind of shot related to school transportation. Three winners will receive a $100 cash prize.

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Newsby StaffApril 13, 2010

Conn. seat belt bill delayed for study of cost, safety

Lawmakers see discrepancies in the legislative budget office's estimates, which say that over the next 12 years, buying new buses with three-point belts will cost school districts an additional $45 million to $103 million.

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Newsby StaffApril 13, 2010

New York gears up for Operation Safe Stop day

On Thursday, police officers statewide will ride on bus routes and issue tickets to drivers who illegally pass school buses. Regional and state pupil transportation associations have partnered to mark the day by holding a press conference to educate drivers about the importance of stopping for buses.

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Newsby StaffApril 13, 2010

West Virginia cracks down on stop-arm runners

A new state law increases penalties for motorists who pass stopped school buses. It was prompted by the death of 6-year-old Haven McCarthy, who was hit by a passing vehicle as she got off her bus.

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