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EPA Awards $875 million to over 500 School Districts for Clean Buses The recipients of the third installment of the Clean School Bus Program rebate were announced by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Out of the almost 3,000 clean fuel school buses to be purchased, 92 percent are slated to be electric. The EPA reported a high demand for the rebate program, which resulted in a doubling of the funds originally allocated. Read more at
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An Industry First Last month, school bus manufacturer Blue Bird made history as the first OEM to announce lap/shoulder seatbelts as standard safety technology in all its vehicles. Starting this fall, Blue Bird in partnership with IMMI, will be equipping buses with three-point belts
as well as industry-first technology, 4Front, a steering wheel deployed airbag to protect the school bus driver. Read more about the upcoming standard safety technologies at
stnonline.com/go/jn.
Blogging on RFPs Alexandra Robinson addresses the bidding process and thinking long term when developing RFPs and RFIs ahead of s panel at STN EXPO Reno. Because of evolving technology, she advises readers to consider a myriad of questions when looking for a vendor partner. Read her
advice at
stnonline.com/go/jm.
Report from the Crossroads Zach McKinney, transportation director of Hamilton Southeastern Schools in Indianapolis, Indiana, discusses what’s changed at Hamilton Southeastern Schools since he since COVID-19. McKinney, also the president of the Student Transportation
Association of Indiana, discusses the school bus driver shortage, technology adoption, and electric school buses. Read the article at
stnonline.com/go/jo.
18 School Transportation News • JULY 2024 Mike Simmons
Cummins Announces Shelving Of Propane Engine Plans Cummins Inc. confirmed its decision to no longer offer a propane option for its fuel-agnostic medium-duty engine line during the STN EXPO East conference. As previously reported, the company will start production on the octane version in late 2025 with full production starting the following year. Read more at
stnonline.com/go/jc.
NASDPTS President Announces Retirement Mike Simmons left NASDPTS with four months remaining in his term, making way for president-elect Mike Stiers. The director of transportation for the Illinois State Board of Education
fills the position immediately. Read more at
stnonline.com/go/jd.
CalAmp Private Acquisition Follows Bankruptcy Telematics provider CalAmp released statements assuring customers that the company is “here to stay” and that the Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring process initiated last month will allow for a bigger investment into business opportunities and support of the industry’s evolving needs. Read more at
stnonline.com/go/je.
Web Poll: Have you attended a professional development conference or training this summer? Cast your vote at
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