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Newsby Nicole SchlosserDecember 19, 2018

New Jersey Governor Signs 4 School Bus Safety Bills Into Law

The new laws address federal regulations compliance, proof of physical fitness, regular safety training, and communication about drivers with suspended or revoked licenses.

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Newsby StaffDecember 14, 2018

NSTA Gains Fee Exemption for Intrastate School Buses

The National School Transportation Association receives a fee exemption from the Unified Carrier Registration Board's fleet size calculation for school vehicles owned by contractors that are operated exclusively as intrastate school transportation.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserNovember 14, 2018

Lawmaker to Re-Introduce Bill to Stiffen School Bus Passing Penalties

Indiana Sen. Eric Bassler will again propose a bill that would elevate the penalty for illegally passing a school bus from a traffic ticket to misdemeanor charges. 

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NewsNovember 12, 2018

Petition to White House Seeks to Toughen Penalties on Stop-Arm Running

The petition calls for penalties such as jail time and a 90-day driver's license suspension for motorists who illegally pass stopped school buses.

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ArticlesOctober 31, 2018

Consider the True Costs of Interstate Travel

The Unified Carrier Registration Board (UCR) affirmed its position in 2017 that a school transportation company must include all school buses in its fleet for purposes of determining UCR fees — even if only one vehicle crosses state lines.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserOctober 25, 2018

Training for Staff, Public Targeted During School Bus Safety Week

Districts, school bus companies, and suppliers hold refresher training, partner with law enforcement, and advocate for key legislation.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 27, 2018

Indiana City Considers Smoking Ban at School Bus Stops

The city of Shelbyville may expand its smoking ban to include school bus stops after a mother voices concern about the health of her son and other children.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 19, 2018

Student Punched on School Bus Wins $25,000 Settlement

The boy’s parents sued a Missouri school district, claiming that their son was injured when another student punched him on the bus.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserAugust 27, 2018

New Jersey Law to Require 3-Point Seat Belts on New School Buses

Gov. Phil Murphy signs a law that upgrades the requirement for seat belts on new school buses from lap-only belts to lap-shoulder belts. The mandate takes effect in 180 days.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonAugust 13, 2018

Fired School Bus Driver Claims Gender Discrimination, Wins Lawsuit

Loretta Depew is awarded nearly $97,000. She was fired for leaving a student on her bus, but she asserted that a male driver was only suspended for the same infraction.

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