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Christine Koester from the EPA speaks at a podium with the NASDPTS logo during a conference. A bold graphic reads “EPA Update” with megaphone and lightning bolt icons around her.
Newsby Amanda HuggettNovember 20, 2025

Where EPA School Bus Funding Stands: CSBP, DERA, and Heavy-Duty Grants Update

One program ends, another looks to be reimagined, and the Clean School Bus Program is in a holding pattern — here’s where each EPA program stands and what to expect moving forward.

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Graphic with a bus in the background and text reading "How New EPA Derate Rules Impact Business".
ArticlesAugust 21, 2025

Preparing School Bus Fleets for Fall: How New EPA Derate Rules Impact Emissions Maintenance

See how the EPA’s new diesel exhaust fluid derate rules give school bus fleets more flexibility, improving safety, reliability, and maintenance planning.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsAugust 4, 2025

EPA Proposes to Repeal All GHG Emissions Standards

The federal agency has issued a proposal to repeal all greenhouse gas emission standards on light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles and engines to restore consumer choice and save on regulatory costs.

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Illinois circled with red marker on a map with text reading, "Illinois EPA funds 46 news electric school buses."
Newsby StaffJuly 15, 2025

Illinois EPA Funds 46 New All-Electric School Buses ​

Just over $13 million in grants will replace diesel buses with electric models, cutting emissions and boosting clean pupil transportation in the state.

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School officials cutting a red ribbon in front of electric school buses.
Newsby StaffJune 16, 2025

Walla Walla Drives Ahead With Washington’s Biggest Electric School Bus Fleet

The Washington district’s 18 new Thomas Built electric buses mark an EV milestone for the Evergreen State. The buses were funded by both state and federal grants. 

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Federal funds on pause
Newsby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 8, 2025

Grant Uncertainty: Clean School Bus Funds in Limbo

Despite the president's rescinded executive order for a federal funding pause, school districts and fleets cannot access payment portals to withdraw awarded dollars from the Clean School Bus and Heavy-Duty Vehicles programs. WRI offers advice.

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Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles selections are in
Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 20, 2024

EPA Announces $735M in Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Funding

In the first-ever round of grant funding, 70 applicants have been tentatively selected to help replace over 2,400 zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles and infrastructure. About 70% of those will be for school buses.

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Electric School Bus
Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 17, 2024

WRI: 1,600+ More Electric School Buses Coming to U.S. Districts

Students will benefit from a cleaner ride to school thanks to federal funding under the Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Program.

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NSTA Advocacy in ActionOctober 30, 2024

Latest Round of Clean School Bus Program Rebates Are Open, but the Devil is in the Details for Operators

Explore funding opportunities under the EPA's Clean School Bus Program, this time offering up to $965 million in rebates to help districts transition older diesel models. Plus, how the NSTA can help navigate this complex program.

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Newsby StaffOctober 21, 2024

50+ Diesel Buses End Their Route: EPA Announces Grants for Bus Upgrades

Out with the old diesel; in with the new, lower emission. Check out which school transportation projects were approved for funding in the latest DERA round.

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