ONLINE UPDATE
Coronavirus Pandemic Update Coronavirus coverage is never-ending, as the situation appears to change by the day and even hour. At press time, 25 states had closed their school buildings and another 7 states had recommended closing for the 2019-2020 school year. They had all switched over to a distance learning model of education. But what does that mean to transportation departments? Read our ongoing coverage at
stnonline.com/tag/coronavirus.
Recent Web Exclusives On the Pandemic & the School Transportation Industry Coronavirus Stimulus Package Calls for Continued Payments to School Bus Contractors: The passage of $2.2 trillion in federal economic aid to address the coronavirus outbreak includes a provision that school districts nationwide continue paying employees and contractors during school closures to receive their share of the funds. However, not all school districts are doing so. District Support of Parental eLearning Development Vital for Students with Disabilities: As parents adapt
Many school bus manufacturers and vendors have ceased assembling their “normal” products and services. Instead, they have transitioned their operations to meeting other demands caused by
New! Multimedia Section STN is now creating podcasts. School Transportation Nation discusses all things relating to the school transportation industry. Check it out at
stnonline.com/multimedia, along with webinars and videos. You can also subscribe to the School Transportation Nation podcast on Apple Podcasts, Deezer, Spotify and Stitcher.
to the challenges of homeschooling, transportation experts shared advice on how to utilize non-educational environments to create safe and comfortable learning experiences. School Bus Wi-Fi Hotspots Aide in Student Learning During COVID-19: School buses are delivering broadband internet access in areas with limited or no internet coverage to help students complete their school assignments while at home during closures.
COVID-19, such as providing personal protection equipment, ventilators and even hospital beds. Read more about their efforts in an online web exclusive at
stnonline.com/go/71.
Web Poll Are Wi-Fi routers installed in your district’s or company’s school buses? Vote now at
stnonline.com/polls.
Check out our Resource page Visit
stnonline.com/safety-resources/#Covid-19 to find linkson our resources page that can help with some of your greatest challenges and biggest questions during the coronavirus pandemic.
12 School Transportation News • MAY 2020
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