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NSTA Advocacy in ActionDecember 19, 2024

NSTA Secures Victory in FMCSA Renewal of “Under-the-Hood” Exemption

Learn how the FMCSA’s renewed CDL testing exemption drives solutions for the school bus driver shortage. Explore state adoption needs and NSTA’s ongoing advocacy efforts in this month’s column from association president Dan Kobussen.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 6, 2024

FMCSA Grants "Under the Hood" Exemption Waiver (Again)

The NSTA applauded the FMCSA decision that grants another two-year extension to the school bus exemption for "under the hood" CDL testing.

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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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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 9, 2024

Lion Electric School Buses Eligible for EV Infrastructure Program in Virginia

As part of the program, Dominion Energy facilitates the coordination of utilities, network upgrades, construction, and the installation of charging infrastructure for beneficiary school districts.

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NSTA Advocacy in ActionAugust 20, 2024

Return of the Safety Competition Sparks Excitement in School Bus Driver Ranks [NSTA Advocacy in Action]

After years of pandemic setbacks, the 50th School Bus Driver Safety Competition returned to Austin, showcasing top drivers and a new permanent site.

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School Bus Fleet BlogJuly 12, 2024

The Technology Power Combo That Enables EV Charging on Difficult Sites

As the pace of fleet electrification increases and charging infrastructure continues to pose challenges, many fleets find themselves puzzling over the question: how do I install charging infrastructure faster and more cost-efficiently?

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 12, 2024

Arizona School District Installs Live Incident Monitoring Safety Tech

Transportant's cameras will allow Litchfield Elementary School District transportation supervisors and school administrators to instantly view student behavior while buses are on the go.

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Newsby StaffJuly 2, 2024

NSTA's School Bus Driver International Safety Competition Returns

School bus drivers from across the country showed their skills at the 50th edition of the School Bus Driver International Safety Competition in Texas. See who took home top honors.

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NSTA Advocacy in ActionMay 22, 2024

NSTA Advocacy in Action: Under the Hood Permanence Prospects Get Congressional Assist

"Previously, NSTA worked with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to craft three different UTH waivers – each lasting for a period of 90-days. While those waivers were adopted on a time limited basis, we received feedback that motor vehicle agencies around the country were reluctant to adopt the waiver because of the limited time duration involved."

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