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Special Needs Transportationby StaffJanuary 20, 2026

New Jersey Legislature Approves Special Education Transportation Task Force

The state moves to review special education transportation policies following safety concerns raised by families and advocates.

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Managementby StaffJanuary 19, 2026

Enter Now: School Bus Fleet’s 2026 Photo of the Year Contest

We're looking for winner-worthy photos of the big yellow bus, so grab your cameras and start snapping your best shots. SBF’s Photo of the Year contest is open and accepting entries through May 31.

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Managementby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 15, 2026

South Carolina Proposes Expanded School Bus, Safety Funding in 2026 Education Budget

The Palmetto state looks to add $40M in funding for school bus replacement schedules and 300 new buses.

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An image of a student with a backpack walking with text reading "Walking School Bus: Grant Fuels Safer Pedestrian Routes to School in New Mexico."
Safetyby Elora HaynesJanuary 15, 2026

New Mexico District Receives $2.7M Grant to Expand Walking School Bus Programs

See how a federal grant will help Albuquerque Public Schools expand supervised walking routes and improve student safety.

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Alternative Fuelsby Elora HaynesJanuary 14, 2026

Alt-Fuel Moves: Manufacturing Growth & Energy Storage Expansion

Check out some of the latest moves where alternative fuels and school buses intersect, including manufacturing expansions, major funding awards, and energy storage strategies.

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Safetyby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 13, 2026

Florida Inventor Creates Retractable 10-Foot Stop-Arm

A newly developed school bus safety device introduces a retractable barrier designed to deter illegal passing during student loading and unloading.

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Safetyby StaffJanuary 12, 2026

5-Year-Old Dragged by School Bus in Maine Fatality: NTSB Investigation Update

The second student's death in the state in less than a month, a Standish, Maine, kindergartner was killed by a school bus.

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Managementby Elora HaynesJanuary 12, 2026

Changing Lanes: International Financial, Blue Bird, Bytecurve, Kajeet, & JohnDow

Check out some of the latest personnel moves from across the school bus industry, including new leadership roles, a general manager spanning multiple companies, and one retirement.

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Managementby Elora HaynesJanuary 9, 2026

New Iowa Law Updates Requirements for Prospective School Bus Drivers

The new law shifts school bus driver training decisions to local districts while outlining new state standards for approved instruction.

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Managementby StaffJanuary 8, 2026

School Bus Business Briefs: Modernization Trends, Community Innovation & Supplier Expansions

From 2026 outlooks to fleet technology expansions, major contracts, and community-focused initiatives, here’s the latest supplier and OEM news.

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