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Newsby StaffMay 13, 2020

National Pupil Transportation Associations Launch Return-to-School Task Force

The Student Transportation Aligned for Return To School (STARTS) Task Force will be a collaboration among NASDPTS, NAPT, and the NSTA, to research, review, and report on matters relating to COVID-19.

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Photo Galleriesby Nicole SchlosserOctober 18, 2019

PHOTOS: NASDPTS in D.C.

The National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services (NASDPTS) held its annual conference in Washington, D.C., for the first time from Oct. 13 to 17. Hot topics included electric buses, illegal bus passing, and safety recommendations on fire suppression systems, seat belts, and evacuation training.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserOctober 18, 2019

Driver Fitness, Fire Suppression Hot Topics at NASDPTS Conference

Federal officials join pupil transporters in the nation’s capital to discuss fitness testing, fire suppression, seat belts, and other recommendations based on recent crashes, and share resources. 

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserOctober 15, 2019

NASDPTS Kicks Off Annual Conference in D.C.

Electric buses, onboard technology, seat belts, and illegal passing were key points of discussion on the first full day.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserAugust 20, 2019

NASDPTS Responds to Proposed Training Compliance Extension

The association voices support for FMCSA extending the compliance date on entry-level driver training certification and suggests including other provisions in the delay.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJuly 25, 2019

National Stop-Arm Survey Counts Over 95K Illegal Passes of School Buses

Over 130,963 school bus drivers participated in this year’s one-day count, conducted by NASDPTS.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson July 10, 2019

Pupil Transportation Associations Unite to Support School Bus Safety Bill

The presidents of the NSTA, NAPT, and NASDPTS send a joint letter to Congress expressing support for the Stop for School Buses Act of 2019 to address illegal passing.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonSeptember 26, 2018

NASDPTS Marks Half a Century of Leadership in Pupil Transportation Policy

The association, which turns 50 in November, connects state directors with federal regulators, school bus manufacturers, suppliers, and other industry groups.

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Newsby StaffAugust 22, 2018

National Stop-Arm Survey Counts Over 80K Illegal Passes of School Buses

Over 108,000 school bus drivers participated in this year’s one-day count, conducted by NASDPTS.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMay 18, 2018

NASDPTS Publishes Paper on School Bus Drivers' Role in Student Safety

The state directors’ organization details requirements and outlines the history of standards created for driver training. NASDPTS also notes its involvement in initiatives that impact school bus drivers. 

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