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Murderer of Tennessee School Bus Driver Released Jason Clinard, convicted as an adult for murdering his school bus driver Joyce Gregory in 2004 when he was 14 years old, was released from the Northeast
Correctional Complex in Tennessee in
September. Clinard served more than 18 years of a life sentence, which would have kept him behind bars for at least 51 years, as required by state law. Gregory, who was shot three times while behind the wheel, is thought to be the first U.S. school bus driver murdered in the line of duty. Lean more case details at
stnonline.com/go/hg.
EPA Announces Clean School Bus Rebate The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the opening of its year-two Clean School Bus Program rebate that offers $500 million to school districts, with an increased emphasis on non-priority school districts. The application is due Jan 31. Read more about the requirements
and how to apply at
stnonline.com/go/hh.
More Green School Bus Funds New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the first $100 million of a $500 million program is available to purchase zero-emissions school buses in the Empire State. All new school buses purchased statewide as of Jan. 1, 2027, must produce zero emissions, and all school district and contractor fleets must also be 100 percent zero emissions by 2035. Visit
stnonline.com/go/hi to read more.
Choosing the Transportation Director of the Year This year’s award selection process created new criteria, including fostering a positive work culture and com- mitment to safety, being a catalyst for change, serving as an excellent communicator, and developing industry expertise. Learn more at
stnonline.com/go/tdoy.
12 School Transportation News • NOVEMBER 2023
School Bus Safety Week Recap! National School Bus Safety Week was celebrated from Oct. 16 – 20. Did your school district/company highlight the event? Find articles and inspiration for next year at
stnonline.com/tag/SBSW. Plus, there is still time to submit photos from this year to be featured online. Email
ruth@stnonline.com.
School bus drivers for Tuxedo Union Free School District in New York taught students the importance of school bus safety during National School Bus Safety Week 2022.
Fall Conferences
Whether you’re attending NAPT, NASDPTS or the TSD Conference (or all three), STN has you covered. Find updates on social media pages and related articles at
stnonline.com all month long. Plus, tag us in your photos from Frisco, Texas with #TSDConference.
Attorney Vickie Coe presents at the 2022 TSD Conference.
A Long-Awaited Update to E-Rate
Last month, the Federal Communications Commission approved the funding of school bus Wi-Fi hotspots under the federal E-Rate Universal Services Program. Read details at
stnonline.com/go/hp.
Web Poll: What would solve the school bus driver shortage? Vote now at
stnonline.com/polls.
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