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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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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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Newsby Staff and News ReportsNovember 17, 2025

6 Students Died from School Bus Loading/Unloading in 2024-25

The total fatalities remain unchanged compared to the last school year across the U.S. All injuries sustained were from school buses.

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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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ArticlesDecember 27, 2024

What to Expect Out of the NCST This May

For the first time in 10 years, the National Congress on School Transportation convenes to determine best practice recommendations for school buses. Here’s what you need to know.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsDecember 3, 2024

6 Children Died in School Bus Loading/Unloading in 2023-24

The state of Kansas' annual survey reports on details of school bus passengers killed while getting on or off their bus. Fatalities doubled this year.

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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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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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