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Newsby StaffMarch 29, 2019

Special-Needs Student Injured By Another Student on School Bus

A kindergartner scratches a second grade student on the face, causing injuries to the student's forehead, temple, and cheek surrounding his eye.

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Newsby StaffMarch 29, 2019

Special-Needs School Bus Manager, Monitor Honored

Gwinnett County (Ga.) Public Schools presents awards to Special-Needs Bus Manager Julie Peterson and Special-Needs Bus Monitor Hannah Robinson. Also recognized are a general education driver and a fleet technician.

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Newsby StaffMarch 13, 2019

Q’Straint Calls for NAPT Special-Needs Transportation Award Nominations

Those who have been NAPT members for at least three years and have at least three years of special-needs transportation experience are eligible. The submissions deadline is July 30.

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School Bus Fleet BlogMarch 4, 2019

Student-Run Café Fosters Learning Opportunities for Transportation Team

Las Vegas district school bus drivers enjoy breakfast served by special-education students while learning more about their transportation team and its role in education.

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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2019

AMF-Bruns Launches 2nd Annual Award for Special-Needs School Bus Drivers

The securement equipment supplier will honor a special-needs driver for standout service for the second year in a row. The winner will receive $1,000.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2019

District May Add School Bus Aides After Student’s Assault

Chesterfield County (S.C.) School District looks to hire aides for special-needs school buses after a non-verbal student with autism was assaulted by another student while on the bus.

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Articlesby James BlueFebruary 11, 2019

Sharing Valuable Insights on Special-Needs Service

One common concern drivers and aides shared on SBF's Facebook page is not being allowed to know details about some students’ conditions, in particular, not being brought into the IEP process.

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ArticlesFebruary 8, 2019

How Ridesharing Can Meet a Variety of Student Needs

Children’s rideshare services can offer scheduling flexibility, quick response time, and more efficient use of resources when serving homeless, foster care, and special-needs students. Factors to consider are budget and coordination between multiple parties.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 1, 2019

School Bus Driver Arrested for Leaving Special-Needs Student on Bus

Timothy Galbreath with Somerville (Texas) Independent School District allegedly leaves a student with special needs alone on the bus all day. He is charged with abandoning or endangering a child.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 7, 2019

Take Part in School Bus Fleet’s Special-Needs Survey

The survey covers such topics as student ridership, driver pay, and special-needs bus equipment.

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