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Newsby Nicole SchlosserSeptember 17, 2019

NAPT Scholarship Deadlines Approaching

The National Association for Pupil Transportation Conference and Trade Show deadline for two related scholarships is Sept. 18. The Sol Englander Innovation in School Transportation Safety Scholarship deadline is Oct. 11.

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Articlesby Sadiah Thompson September 16, 2019

Automated Fire Suppression Offers Early Detection, Minimal Maintenance

Fire suppression technology can help boost safety by enhancing the speed of fire detection, reducing overall vehicle damage, and minimizing maintenance operations.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 13, 2019

Iowa Approves School Bus Crossing Light System

Iowa is the 23rd state to allow the Gardian Angel safety lighting system as optional equipment.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserSeptember 11, 2019

Maine Considering New Physical Fitness Standards for School Bus Drivers

In response to National Transportation Safety Board findings in the fatal Iowa school bus fire in 2017, the state is looking at adopting new physical performance testing for drivers.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserSeptember 10, 2019

Iowa to Require Seat Belts on All New School Buses

Lap-shoulder belts will be required on all new school buses ordered as of Oct. 2. Safety equipment such as a second stop arm, hand rails, exterior boarding lights, and fire-resistant crash barriers are also required.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 9, 2019

Lightspeed Unveils Student Online Activity Monitoring System

Safety Check is designed to monitor students’ online activity on school devices, identify students at risk, and deliver real-time alerts on activity that is indicative of self-harm or other dangers.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserAugust 29, 2019

Kansas Launches School Bus Safety Campaign

The state Department of Education’s “Stop on Red, Kids Ahead” includes social media reminders, posters, and safety flyers, as well as bumper stickers donated by Collins Bus Corp.

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ArticlesAugust 27, 2019

NSTA Advocacy in Action — Bringing School Bus Safety Advocacy to Capitol Hill

 As we continue to evolve school bus manufacturing, design, and equipment, let’s also evolve laws, penalties, and — most importantly — driver mindset, when it comes to careless and distracted driving around stopped school buses.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserAugust 27, 2019

Education Firm Releases Three New School Transportation Reports

Bellwether Education Partners’ reports address issues that are shaping student transportation: school choice, greener alternatives, and safety issues associated with various modes of transportation taken to and from school.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserAugust 23, 2019

School Bus Safety Trainers Honored for Reviving Bus Driver

The three Gwinnett County (Ga.) Public Schools trainers quickly administer CPR to their coworker after she has a seizure, loses consciousness, and stops breathing during a training session.

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