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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2019

NSTA Podcast Features Federal Lawmaker Who Advocates for School Bus Safety

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.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserDecember 10, 2019

Michigan Bills Would Address Illegal School Bus Boarding, Passing

The proposed package of legislation aims to restrict who can board and stiffen penalties on those who do so unlawfully, crack down on motorists who illegally pass buses, and allow stop-arm cameras.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserDecember 5, 2019

No Charges for School Bus Driver Who Crashed Into Ditch

Jonathan Gates of Oregon was found not to be under the influence of controlled substances after he was arrested for allegedly driving while impaired in the November crash. 

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserDecember 2, 2019

South Carolina Bill Would Toughen School Bus Passing Penalties

H4696 would considerably raise penalties for illegally passing school buses and allow the state to overrule decisions made on the locations of some school bus stops.

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ArticlesNovember 26, 2019

Zero Tolerance of Workplace Harassment: Striking the Right Balance

One of the important lessons for employers from the #MeToo movement is that their employees expect them to do more than they have in the past to prevent workplace harassment.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserNovember 21, 2019

New N.Y. Law Requires School Bus Safety Component in Driver’s Ed, Testing

The law mandates at least one question about school bus safety on the written test for general driver’s license applicants and coverage of the topic in the state’s pre-licensing driver's education course.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserNovember 7, 2019

NAPT Session Examines Benefits of Seat Belts on School Buses

Seat belts have evolved considerably over the last few decades and now offer behavior and safety benefits, presenters said.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserOctober 31, 2019

Federal Lawmaker Calls for NHTSA to Release Stop-Arm Camera Study Results

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer urges the agency to release study findings on the worthiness of a federal requirement, which he says could open the door to funding.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserOctober 25, 2019

Education, Appreciation Emphasized During National School Bus Safety Week

Pupil transportation providers, suppliers, and elected officials nationwide host press conferences, push school bus safety bills, and hold events to appreciate bus drivers.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson October 21, 2019

Motorist Convicted in Indiana Crash that Killed 3 Students

Alyssa Shepherd is found guilty of three counts of felony reckless homicide, a felony count of criminal recklessness, and a misdemeanor count of passing a school bus causing injury when the stop arm is extended.

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