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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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Articles•by James Blue•June 26, 2019

Updating Aging School Bus Fleets a Critical Challenge

Districts need more financial support not only to ensure they have enough drivers, but safe, reliable buses for them to drive as well.

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News•by Staff•June 26, 2019

Illinois Approves School Bus Crossing Light System

Illinois is the 22nd state to allow the Gardian Angel safety lighting system as optional equipment.

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News•by Sadiah Thompson •June 24, 2019

Missouri District Hosts Camp to Highlight School Bus Safety

More than 190 kindergartners and parents attend Joplin Schools’ inaugural School Bus Camp designed to teach students about bus safety and etiquette.

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News•by Staff•June 20, 2019

Delaware Approves School Bus Crossing Light System

Delaware is the 21st state to allow the Gardian Angel safety lighting system as optional equipment.

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News•by Sadiah Thompson •June 20, 2019

N.Y. Bill Would Combat Illegal School Bus Passing

S4524B would allow school districts to install stop-arm cameras on school buses as a way to help law enforcement issue tickets to motorists who illegally pass stopped buses.

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News•by Sadiah Thompson •June 19, 2019

NTSB Calls for New Safety, Training Standards Based on Fatal Iowa School Bus Fire

After investigating the 2017 fatal school bus fire in Iowa, the National Transportation Safety Board recommends several new school bus safety requirements and calls for fire suppression systems on school buses.

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News•by Nicole Schlosser•June 18, 2019

New Maine Law Allows Stop-Arm Cameras on School Buses

Gov. Janet Mills signed LD 166, which allows the use of stop-arm and exterior cameras to catch motorists who run stop arms. It also maintains a $250 minimum fine for a first-time stop-arm violation.

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Articles•June 18, 2019

NSTA Advocacy in Action — Advocacy Is a Journey, Not a Destination

More than 50 NSTA members traveled to Washington, D.C., in support of the Stop for School Buses Act. As a result, many legislators have signed on to support the bill’s passage.

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News•by Nicole Schlosser•June 17, 2019

Canadian Officials Hold Off on Seat Belt Requirement

A report on transportation safety from a parliamentary committee is not recommending seat belts on school buses, but is backing a task force continuing to study the topic.

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News•by Staff•June 17, 2019

First Student School Bus Tracking App Use Expands

FirstView is now being used by nearly 200 school districts across North America.

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