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Managementby Staff and News ReportsMarch 13, 2025

U.S. Department of Education Cut in Half: What Now?

The Trump administration is working with the Department of Education’s new secretary to head toward total agency shutdown and shift oversight to the states. But without Congress’ approval, many are voicing their concerns about what this could mean for IDEA, school districts, and the students they serve. Here’s what we know.

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Safetyby News/Media ReleaseMarch 12, 2025

Illuminated Stop Arms & Lights Now Standard On All IC Electric CE Series Buses

A new partnership is lighting up: First Light is bringing its illuminated stop arms and signs to IC Bus. Both will be available on ordered models and standard on all new Electric CE orders effective immediately.

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School Bus Safety Act Returns
Safetyby Staff and News ReportsMarch 11, 2025

School Bus Safety Act Tries Again

Congressman Cohen and Tammy Duckworth reintroduce the school bus safety act that has been in and out of consideration since 2018.

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Managementby News/Media ReleaseMarch 11, 2025

Thomas Built Buses Launches Saf-T-Liner EFX2

The next generation of transit-style school buses is here, rebranded as part of the Saf-T-Liner line. These new buses combine features from the Saf-T-Liner C2 with the latest in Type D design.

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Managementby News/Media ReleaseMarch 7, 2025

Minnesota Districts Get $5.5 Million for Electric School Buses

Three districts in Minnesota are implementing more electric school buses into their fleets, with one district taking its first step into electric transportation.

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Managementby News/Media ReleaseMarch 7, 2025

Transit Technologies Acquires BusHIVE

Following their acquisition of Bytecurve, Transit Technologies further expands its student transportation optimization offerings with the acquisition of busHIVE.

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Managementby StaffMarch 6, 2025

Now Online: School Bus Fleet's March 2025 Maintenance Issue

From new shop products to electric school bus maintenance considerations and our annual maintenance survey results, don't miss these articles.

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Managementby StaffMarch 5, 2025

Nominations Open for 2025 Contractor of the Year

Know an amazing school bus contractor who embodies dedication, excellence, and innovation for safe, reliable student transportation? Nominate them for SBF's 2025 award! Hurry, nominations close April 4.

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Nuvve New Mexico contract
Managementby News/Media ReleaseMarch 4, 2025

Nuvve Awarded $400M Fleet Electrification Contract in New Mexico

To meet New Mexico’s electric vehicle adoption goals, $150 million has been allocated to the state’s fleet of over 2,000 school buses in support of Nuvve’s efforts.

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Safetyby News/Media ReleaseMarch 3, 2025

Gatekeeper Supports Transport Canada’s New Mandate for Cameras on School Buses

Canada's 2024 regulation requiring cameras on school buses is now in effect, with all new buses to be fully equipped by 2027.

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