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Change Charging Ahead Despite Pandemic

Despite the challenges we still face brought about by COVID-19, school bus fleet electrification just keeps ramping up. Meanwhile, there is new leadership at one of the top national pupil transportation associations.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 18, 2021

Ronna Weber to Take the Helm at NASDPTS

The industry consultant and former school bus contractor association leader will become the new executive director of the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services on March 1.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 11, 2021

NASDPTS Leader Charlie Hood to Retire

The association’s executive director is stepping down after serving in the role for seven years. His career in pupil transportation spans nearly four decades.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson November 23, 2020

Building Partnerships Between Special-Needs Transporters, Educators

John Eisenberg, executive director of the National Association of State Directors of Special Education, highlights ways in which pupil transportation leaders and special educators can team up to meet student needs.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson November 19, 2020

Using NHTSA Funding to Boost School Bus Safety Projects

Under the agency's Highway Safety Program Section 402, each state receives grant funding for projects related to their annual highway safety plan, which could include school bus safety projects.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserNovember 19, 2020

FMCSA Strengthens Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, Removes Some Exemption Requirements

The agency bolsters return-to-duty and removes exemption requirements for drivers with diabetes and some types of vision impairment. Meanwhile, it introduces a medication information form and clarifies sleep apnea testing requirements.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson November 18, 2020

EPA Shares Updates on DERA School Bus Rebate Program

Jason Wilcox, a representative from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Legacy Fleet Incentives and Assessment Center, details several changes to the program, including caps on rebate amounts.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserNovember 17, 2020

Transportation Security Administration Optimizes Info Sharing

Agency representatives detail efforts to enhance information sharing with new subcommittees and outline resources for pupil transporters.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserOctober 26, 2020

Despite Pandemic, Pupil Transporters Inform, Honor During National School Bus Safety Week

Activities of note included a briefing with law enforcement, distributing illuminated wristbands, and events recognizing bus drivers and monitors.

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NewsOctober 20, 2020

American School Bus Council Names National School Bus Safety Week Poster Contest Winner

Artwork from Bryan Torres-Tavarez, a 12th grader at Stars Academy in Paterson, N.J., was chosen to promote the “Red Means STOP!” theme.

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