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Special Needs Transportationby StaffApril 1, 2016

Video Shows Student in Wheelchair Tip Over on School Bus

A 7-year-old girl in Washington falls to the floor and suffers minor injuries while still in her wheelchair, which was not properly secured.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserMarch 31, 2016

Charges Recommended in Alleged Assault of Student on School Bus

A Kansas county sheriff’s office finds evidence that aggravated criminal sodomy, battery, and criminal restraint occurred on a school bus on Feb. 3. The final charging decision is up to the county attorney.

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Maintenanceby StaffMarch 30, 2016

ALI: Building Code Reinforces Importance of Installing Certified Vehicle Lifts

New commentary in the latest edition of the building code in use or adopted by all 50 U.S. states clarifies that all installed vehicle lifts must conform to ANSI/ALI ALCTV.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserMarch 30, 2016

California Conference Spotlights the Power of Pupil Transportation Professionals

Transporting special-needs students, new inspection rules, and active shooter training were key topics covered at the California Association of School Transportation Officials’ annual conference.

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Special Needs Transportationby Thomas McMahonMarch 30, 2016

Texas School Bus Team Wins Special-Needs Competition

Cherie Daniels and Chris Lowery from Frisco Independent School District take first place in this year’s National Special Needs Team Safety Roadeo.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonMarch 30, 2016

Survey Finds Widespread Cuts in U.K. School Transport

More than 350,000 children in the U.K. have lost their transportation entitlement since 2008, a new report from STC Ltd. shows.

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Safetyby StaffMarch 30, 2016

Pennsylvania School Bus Competition to Mark 40 Years

A commemorative logo is unveiled for the 40th anniversary of the Pennsylvania competition, which will bring together the state’s top school bus drivers in June.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffMarch 29, 2016

3 Propane Technician Training Sessions Scheduled

NAFTC’s free, three-day training course will be offered in Oklahoma, North Carolina, and Oregon over the next few months.

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Safetyby StaffMarch 29, 2016

New York Stop-arm Survey Estimates Over 25K Violations Statewide

NYAPT’s March 16 survey of illegal passing of school buses finds that 800 school bus drivers reported they were passed a total of 404 times.

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Safetyby Thomas McMahonMarch 29, 2016

Bill Boosts Stop-arm Enforcement in West Virginia

The governor signs legislation that increases penalties for illegally passing a school bus. It also allows for the owner of the vehicle to be charged even if the driver can’t be identified.

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