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14 U.S Depatment of Energy to undertake school bus survey, Texas lap/shoulder belt law moves forward
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22 nht Sa Seek S l a P/Sho ul der Bel t S f o r a ll mo t o r Co aCh Seati ng Po Siti o nS, SCho o l Bu S dr iv er S
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29 Zonar Tapped to Aid Feds in Gathering School Bus Info
26 School Bus Industry Vendors Work Together Despite Marketplace
Competition
28 DERA, Industry Awaits Reauthorization
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30 New CSA 2010 Safety Program Targets Private Motor Carrier
Operators
32 Chair, Teme Announced for 2011 STN EXPO Conference and Trade
Show
34 Feds Step Up National Recognition of School Bus Safety Week
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36 Cook-Illinois ‘Goes Ahead’ with UK Partnership
37 Vendor Companies Combine Forces to Bring Districts the Best Options
Possible
Q&a 46 Federal Head Start Director Sanchez Fuentes Discusses School District Collaboration, Immigration Reform
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SPeCial r ePo r t 38 Higher Speeds and More Traffic Make Jack a Tense Boy… Do differ- ent driving environments have an effect on how drivers react during an accident?
12 Charging Fees to Keep School Bus Routes Alive Can Be a Torny Issue
edit o r ial deSk By Ste Phan e Ba BCo Ck 90 Are You Prepared?
dePa r tmen t S Stn o nli ne
8 Highlights from around the Web
mai l Ba g 10 Views and opinions from our readers
uPCom ing eve nt S 79 Monthly industry calendar Products
80 Te latest product offerings for the school transportation set
Peo Pl e 82 Movers and Shakers in the Industry
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