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FEATURES Law of


Attraction Higher wages often top the list of school bus driver wants, but offering a total package of incentives could result in increased number of new applicants as well as retention of drivers already on staff.


MARCH 2022 Volume 32 Issue 03


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Risk vs. Reward It’s not possible to transport every eligible


student via the yellow school bus. Alternatives exist but they can require additional oversight.


On the Cover Design by Kimber Horne


INSIDE: March 2022


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Risk vs. Reward, Part 2 School districts seeking federal reimbursement for transporting


Medicaid-eligible students to eligible programs can be a daunting task. But getting the process right can be highly worth the trouble.


BUS SEATING PROVIDERS COMMENT ON FOAM SHORTAGE


CONTINUED STUDENT BULLYING REQUIRES SPECIALIZED TRAINING


Readers comment on wages & incentives being offered to combat historic driver shortage


APPLY WITHIN


Managing the Risk of Using Non-Yellow Vehicles


Applying for Medicaid Reimbursement Cumbersome for Many


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