and Klein ISD are taking a wait-and- see approach. “I have heard all kinds of rumors


surrounding diesel and gasoline engines becoming obsolete, but I haven’t put much stock into the ru-


mors,” he concluded. “If this becomes a reality, we’ll treat it like we treat any change. We will weigh our options and make the best decision for the district.” ●


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While the new emissions rules may pose challenges for everyone from engine manufacturers to school systems that are addressing across-the- board cost increases, it is hard to argue against their overall potential for curbing emissions and promoting public health. According to studies cited by the Environmental Protection Agency, school bus emissions can increase student exposures to diesel-related air pollutants, and programs that reduce school bus emissions may improve health and reduce school absenteeism. Once implemented, the latest Phase 2 GHG regulations set to begin going into effect next year could bring over a million fewer lost school days for children and 18,000 fewer cases of childhood asthma. In addition to these and other health impacts, the reduction in emissions could result in 78,000 fewer lost days of work and nearly $30 million in annual net benefits, according to EPA.


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