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NSTA Advocacy in ActionOctober 30, 2024

Latest Round of Clean School Bus Program Rebates Are Open, but the Devil is in the Details for Operators

Explore funding opportunities under the EPA's Clean School Bus Program, this time offering up to $965 million in rebates to help districts transition older diesel models. Plus, how the NSTA can help navigate this complex program.

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NSTA Advocacy in ActionSeptember 27, 2024

Intense Focus on Curbing Illegal School Bus Passings Urgently Needed in Next Congress [NSTA Advocacy in Action]

With a lack of legislative action overshadowed by election turmoil, the NSTA advocates for intensified focus on the rising safety concern of stop-arm infractions, bolstered by recent survey data showing a troubling uptick in violations.

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School Bus Fleet BlogAugust 15, 2023

NSTA Advocacy in Action: Reflecting on My Journey with NSTA

"I leave my role as president fully confident that Dan, Patrick Dean (President-Elect), and the organization can see our newest initiative – the “Jackie Walorski Enhancing Necessary Data on Illegal School Bus Passing Act,” through to completion. I will continue my work as an Advocacy Team member, much wiser for the lessons learned as NSTA President."

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Newsby StaffJune 13, 2023

NSTA Cheers Illegal Passing Act's Introduction in Congress

Inspired by the efforts of the late Rep. Jackie Walorski of Indiana, new legislation has been introduced in Congress to battle illegal school bus passing.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Wes PlattMay 8, 2023

Trip Sheet: Express Yourself! Don't Enjoy the Silence - Shout!

We can't expect others to read our minds and know what we need. So learn how to advocate for yourself, your team, and your passengers.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 28, 2023

NSTA Bus-In Marks Successful Return to Capitol Hill

It was the first regular in-person Bus-In for the association since before the COVID-19 pandemic struck.

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School Bus Fleet BlogApril 21, 2023

NSTA Advocacy in Action: Automated Driving Systems Aren't Far-Flung Sci-Fi

Time will tell if these new technologies might eliminate the need for drivers of commercial vehicles, including school buses, but student-passenger safety remains a paramount concern.

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School Bus Fleet BlogMarch 17, 2023

NSTA Advocacy in Action: Partnering with NHTSA to Keep Focus on Illegal School Bus Passing

"We did not get here overnight; there has likely been a quiet erosion of drivers following correct protocols around stopped school buses with several factors at work – including distracted driving and a lack of consistent continuing education requirements for drivers."

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NewsFebruary 13, 2023

Registration Opens for 2023 NSTA Capitol Hill Bus-In

The National School Transportation Association considers this annual pilgrimage to Washington, D.C., as critical element of its federal advocacy efforts. It's planned for April 26-27.

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School Bus Fleet BlogJune 13, 2022

NSTA: Bus-In Back on the Road and In-Person

The past two years have been anything but normal, and that required us to cancel our Bus‐In events for both 2020 and 2021. These cancellations did not mean that the association’s advocacy efforts shut down for the better part of two years.

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