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Twenty-six parties with different interests reached an agreement that is far better than the original proposal. The agreement includes a balance of increased requirements that are not detrimental to the industry and will foster safer entry-level drivers.
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School transportation remains a critical element within the context of a child’s overall educational experience. When we boil this element down to a cost-saving endeavor, we’ve really done a disservice to our children.
Read More →The association invites U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) on its podcast, “The Bus Stop,” to discuss her journey to Capitol Hill and outline the Stop for School Buses Act of 2019.
Read More →The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act includes $30.75 billion for an "Education Stabilization Fund" for states, school districts, and institutions of higher education for costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More →Pupil transporters don’t have the luxury of relying on assumptions when utilizing resources. Having real and accurate data will spark fruitful conversations about the future of pupil transportation.
Read More →The National School Transportation Association calls for U.S. Senate co-sponsors of the proposed fund unveiled on Capitol Hill to list school bus drivers as essential workers eligible for $25,000 in hazard pay.
Read More →$2.7 billion will be used to establish a mitigation trust fund to support the replacement or repowering of school buses and other diesel vehicles.
Read More →Reducing the frequency of illegal passing incidents is the focus of this year’s NSTA message to legislators in Washington, D.C.
Read More →Advocacy efforts have involved defending existing laws that benefit the industry, opposing regulations that would be harmful, and promoting new policies that will help and grow the industry.
Read More →The cost of three-point belts would have to come from somewhere within a local budget. We are concerned that if mandated and unfunded, that additional cost could force some districts to make choices that may not be in the best interests of safety.
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