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Safetyby StaffJune 3, 2010

Incentive for school bus seat belts signed into law

The Connecticut governor approves a measure that cuts the sales tax on school buses equipped with three-point belts — but does not make them mandatory.

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Safetyby StaffJune 3, 2010

Michigan bill would outsource non-instructional labor

The legislation would require the outsourcing of all non-instructional support services in public school districts for contracts of $20,000 or more, typically food, janitorial and transportation services.

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Safetyby StaffJune 3, 2010

Vermont becomes 27th state to ban texting while driving

The new law, effective June 1, prohibits drivers of all ages from texting. It imposes a $100 penalty for the first violation and a $250 penalty for repeat violations that occur within a two-year period.

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Safetyby StaffJune 3, 2010

6-year-old dies in school bus crash

The bus drove off the right side of the road, struck a utility pole and rolled over. One student was killed in the Ohio crash; the driver and six other passengers were injured.

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Managementby StaffJune 3, 2010

C.E. White Co. to open Fort Valley facility

The school bus seat supplier's new 24,000-sq.-ft. satellite assembly plant will be geared toward servicing just-in-time deliveries and on-site support to the Blue Bird Body Co.

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Managementby StaffJune 2, 2010

BESI founder passes away

After working for a Wayne distributor doing warranty work and supplying parts to school bus operations, Bill Moore started his own company, Bus Equipment Sales, in his garage in 1975. He responded to a need for quality school bus upholstery.

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Managementby StaffJune 1, 2010

Districts to merge bus service

The two Illinois school districts will share buses and drivers. Officials expect the plan to save at least $200,000 over each of the next five years.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffJune 1, 2010

Obama calls for increased fuel efficiency for buses, trucks

Under a new presidential memorandum, stricter fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions standards for medium- and heavy-duty buses and trucks will go into effect for model year 2014.

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Managementby StaffJune 1, 2010

NYC DOE proposes bus cuts for 7th, 8th graders

In light of a $500 million shortfall in state education funding, the Department of Education says it has no choice but to cut bus services. Parents strongly oppose the plan.

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Safetyby StaffJune 1, 2010

U.S. DOT launches 'Click It or Ticket' campaign

Set to run from May 24 through June 6, the campaign will involve publicity efforts and more than 10,000 police agencies.

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