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A New Virtual Reality
Unable to tune into the virtual Green Bus Summit last month? We have you covered.
Read articles and view galleries from the event at
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American Rescue Plan Explained Find articles at
stnonline.com/government on the recently passed American Rescue Plan, which provides over $122 billion for public schools.
Hot Off the Press The National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services responded favorably to National Transportation Safety Board recommendations to prohibit school bus drivers from using cellular phones while behind the wheel and to require training on lap/ shoulder belts. Visit
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North Kansas City Schools in Missouri transported community residents to obtain their COVID-19 vaccines. Find more information on this creative and potentially life-saving way of utilizing school buses amid the pandemic at
stnonline.com/go/8o.
A Michigan researcher cites the lack of family knowledge about and availability of transportation options as reasons for chronic absenteeism among school- age students in Detroit. Read more on how transportation is the most frequent and persuasive barrier to attendance by visiting
stnonline.com/go/8p.
The Stop for School Buses Act was reintroduced in March to require the creation of a public safety messaging campaign and direct the U.S. Department of Transportation to review state laws on illegally passing school buses as well as the levels of enforcement. Visit
stnonline.com/go/8q for details.
School busing is continuing to find its way into federal legislation. House Bill 1848 would include $650 million over five years to purchase electric school buses. Read more at
stnonline.com/go/8r.
Has your operation had to cancel bus routes this school year due to a shortage of school bus drivers? Vote now at
stnonline.com/polls.
14 School Transportation News • MAY 2021
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