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Children cross in front of a stopped school bus with its stop arm extended while a nearby vehicle waits, illustrating school zone safety and risks of illegal passing.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 9, 2026

Industry Suppliers Offer Distracted Driving Awareness Month Reminders

Distracted driving continues to pose serious risks in school zones, with new data and driver insights highlighting ongoing concerns and potential solutions to improve student and roadway safety.

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A black, white, and red graphic with an image of a stop-arm gate and text reading "Legislative Roundup March 2026."
Newsby Elora HaynesMarch 30, 2026

School Bus Laws to Watch: Stop-Arm Enforcement, EV Mandates & Seat Belts

From North Dakota public charter school regulations, tracking illegal school bus passing consequences in multiple states, and the continued debate on New York’s electric school bus mandate, here’s the latest in school bus legislation across the U.S.

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Close-up of a school bus stop-arm camera mounted on the side of a yellow bus, used to record drivers who illegally pass while students board or exit.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 27, 2026

Michigan District Rolls Out New Stop-Arm Program

Grand Rapids Public Schools is partnering up with BusPatrol and Dean Transportation to outfit the entire bus fleet with cameras.

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Portrait of Michael C. Hout, Ph.D., assistant dean and psychology professor at New Mexico State University, featured in a Child Safety Network leadership announcement graphic.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 6, 2026

Child Safety Network Taps Dr. Michael C. Hout to Combat School Bus Stop-Arm Runners

Child Safety Network appointed psychology researcher Michael C. Hout, Ph.D., to lead a study examining why drivers illegally pass stopped school buses.

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photo of a school bus stop sign and text next to it that reads "the success of stop-arm enforcement programs"
Digital Cover Featuresby Amanda HuggettFebruary 1, 2026

Why School Bus Stop-Arm Enforcement Programs Are Working

With student safety on the line, here’s a look at what’s working, what’s changing driver behavior, and what districts need to know when it comes to stop-arm programs.

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Illustration showing a school bus with a standard stop arm and a deployed retractable safety barrier extending across the roadway to block passing vehicles.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 13, 2026

Florida Inventor Creates Retractable 10-Foot Stop-Arm

A newly developed school bus safety device introduces a retractable barrier designed to deter illegal passing during student loading and unloading.

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Quote graphic featuring Patrick Dean of NSTA with a message about driver distraction risks near school buses.
NSTA Advocacy in ActionDecember 9, 2025

NSTA Participates in National School Bus Safety Week Event with Pennsylvania Congressman

The industry's contractor association and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick spotlight rising dangers from illegal school bus passings and outline new legislative efforts.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Amanda HuggettSeptember 4, 2025

The Illegal Passing Problem: Reducing School Bus Stop-Arm Violations

About 40 million illegal school bus passings occur yearly. Learn how smart routing, technology, education, and enforcement can save lives in this deep dive.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJune 5, 2025

Maryland Town Leverages Police for Increased School Bus Safety

A NHTSA high-visibility enforcement program grant is part of a pilot project to crack down on illegal passing.

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NY Illegal Passing Awareness Day Returns
Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 18, 2025

N.Y. Association Plans Public Awareness Events for Operation Safe Stop Day

NYAPT is once again urging motorists to stop for school buses during a series of events across the state on April 24.

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