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Newsby StaffSeptember 29, 2017

School Bus Video Shows Autistic Student Attacked by Other Special-Needs Student

A special-needs student in Michigan attacks a boy with autism twice, leaving a scar on his cheek, video shows. The boy’s parents say they were not initially told about the incident.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 29, 2017

School Bus Driver Allegedly Refuses to Release Student Having Seizure to Mother

The New York driver reportedly questions the mother’s identification and does not allow the boy to leave the bus.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 11, 2017

Special-Needs Student Found Wandering After Being Left on School Van

A nonverbal, 7-year-old boy in Pennsylvania falls asleep and is left on the van. He leaves the van and wanders to a roadway, where two women find him.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserSeptember 9, 2017

Former School Bus Aide Gets Jail Time for Attacking Autistic Student

Monica Burke of Colorado pleads guilty to assaulting the 20-year-old, who is nonverbal. She is sentenced to 20 months in jail, five years of probation, and 360 hours of community service. 

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Newsby StaffSeptember 8, 2017

Student With Autism Escapes School Bus, Walks Through Traffic

The Michigan teen gets out of his harness, leaves the bus through the emergency door, and walks down the freeway, but is unharmed.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 7, 2017

Stertil-Koni Debuts Differential Adapter for Telescopic Piston Lift

The new offering is suited for lifting smaller school buses with a maximum axle weight of 10,000 pounds.

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ArticlesAugust 21, 2017

NAPT Conference to Debut New Interactive Sessions

In the NextPloratory Sessions, thought leaders from other industries will work with attendees to probe challenges in pupil transportation.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonAugust 17, 2017

New Low-Floor Bus Ramps Up Accessibility

Collins marks its 50th anniversary with a new vehicle that enables students in wheelchairs to bring themselves aboard.

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ArticlesAugust 17, 2017

Options Abound for Student School Bus Safety Programs

Here are five examples of training programs that have been found to engage students while educating them on school bus safety.

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Newsby StaffAugust 17, 2017

School Bus Driver Accused of Leaving Special-Needs Student on Bus

Video reportedly shows that the Connecticut driver did not conduct a child check and left a 6-year-old alone on the bus. He is charged with risk of injury to a minor and second-degree reckless endangerment.

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