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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMay 18, 2018

NASDPTS Publishes Paper on School Bus Drivers' Role in Student Safety

The state directors’ organization details requirements and outlines the history of standards created for driver training. NASDPTS also notes its involvement in initiatives that impact school bus drivers. 

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NASDPTS Makes National Push for School Bus Safety License Plates

After Ohio and Iowa launched “Flashing Red — Stop Ahead” specialty plates, NASDPTS aims to help other states create similar plates to promote stopping for school buses.

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Newsby StaffMarch 8, 2018

EPA Awards $8.7 Million to Clean Up Older Diesel School Buses

The DERA rebates will be used to replace or retrofit 452 school buses in 32 states.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserDecember 7, 2017

NASDPTS Updates 2 School Bus Safety Publications

The state directors’ organization releases recommendations on using school buses instead of full-size vans and maintaining safety compliance of school bus components.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonNovember 14, 2017

NASDPTS Session Points to 3-Point Belts’ Potential to Reduce School Bus Injuries

The state directors’ annual gathering also addresses the use of tablets and GPS units for school bus drivers.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffNovember 9, 2017

PHOTOS: Highlights From the Columbus Conferences

Check out our pics from inside and outside of the convention center during the 2017 NAPT and NASDPTS gatherings in Ohio.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonOctober 3, 2017

NASDPTS Conference to Cover 3-Point Belts, School Bus Driver Oversight

The state pupil transportation directors’ event will also address driver tablets, education reform, and federal agency developments.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonAugust 18, 2017

Kansas Report Shows 30 Days of School Bus Stop-Arm Violations

The lengthy survey counted nearly 10,000 illegal passes of school buses in Kansas in 30 school days.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonAugust 7, 2017

National Stop-Arm Survey Counts 78K Illegal Passes of School Buses

About 104,000 school bus drivers participated in this year’s one-day count, coordinated by NASDPTS.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJune 8, 2017

Nevada Mandates 3-Point Belts for School Buses

The state joins California as one of the only states to require lap-shoulder belts on new school buses. Nevada’s mandate goes into effect in July 2019.

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