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Photo Galleriesby Amanda HuggettNovember 18, 2025

2025 NASDPTS Annual Conference Highlights in Photos

See the best moments from the 2025 NASDPTS Conference in Washington, D.C., including takeaways from federal agencies, and discussions on safety, special-needs transport, and industry innovations.

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Ronna Weber speaks at the annual NSTA conference.
Newsby StaffJuly 22, 2025

2025 NASDPTS Survey Reports Illegal Passing Stats

Just under 40 million school bus passing violations were reported this school year. Despite a slight drop for the first time, the 13th annual survey shows that danger persists.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 23, 2025

NASDPTS Releases Position Paper on Alternative Transportation

Amid a rise in alternative transportation, the association for state transportation directors shares its position on how states can meet standards while ensuring student safety.

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Photo Galleriesby Amanda HuggettNovember 22, 2024

2024 NASDPTS Annual Conference in Photos

Check out our top takeaways from the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services (NASDPTS) Annual Conference, which gathered state directors from across the county in our nation’s capitol for a series of conversations and updates on the state of the industry.

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Newsby StaffNovember 20, 2024

Now Online: School Bus Fleet's November 2024 Digital Edition

The ninth issue of 2024 recaps SBFX, looks at game-changing tech (AI, anyone?), checks in with the new NASDPTS president, and breaks down ways districts can attract Gen Z and Millennial drivers.

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5 Questions with Mike Stier
Articlesby Amanda HuggettOctober 17, 2024

5 Questions: Mike Stier on NASDPTS’ Priorities, Industry Observations

Join Illinois' state transportation director Mike Stier as he discusses his first months as NASDPTS president. In this Q&A, he talks key initiatives, trends in student transportation, and challenges for the future of pupil transportation.

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ArticlesOctober 7, 2024

Network, Connect, Learn: 2024 NASDPTS Conference Preview

Get ready for the 56th annual conference for state directors of pupil transportation! Here’s what attendees can expect from this year’s show.

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Newsby Christy GrimesJuly 25, 2024

Illegal School Bus Passing Remains Major Safety Threat, NASDPTS Survey Reveals

Data reveals a nearly 4% increase in illegal school bus passing year-over-year. We take a look at what's being done to curb the problem.

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Mike Stier, National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services.
Newsby Wes PlattJune 4, 2024

Mike Stier of Illinois Steps in as NASDPTS President

The change comes after the retirement of Mike Simmons as state director of transportation in Arkansas required his resignation as president of the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services.

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Articlesby Wes PlattDecember 18, 2023

15 Highlights from National School Transportation Associations

NSTA members were back on the road for their Capitol Hill Bus-In, while NAPT returned to Columbus for a post-pandemic annual conference, and NASDPTS welcomed its members to a meeting in Pentagon City.

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