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REPORTS Hurricanes Devastate Southeast U.S.
The deadly Hurricane Helene was the first major storm to hit the U.S. Southeast in late September, caus- ing flooding, power outages, loss of communication and hundreds of fatalities. As the states most affected by the damage continue to recover, Hurricane Milton hit Florida, also as a Category 3. STN publishes updates to severe weather events. Stay tuned for the
latest news at
stnonline.com/tag/hurricane.
IMAGE COURTESY OF THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION.
NAPT Conference Roundup The National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) Annual Conference and Trade Show took place in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma last month. Keynote speaker Cliff Swindall shared with attendees the power of a positive mindset and how to become fully engaged in their professional and personal lives. Meanwhile, Kamin Samuel, the first female African American helicopter pilot
for the U.S. Navy, discussed the superhero traits that everyone possesses. The 2024 NAPT Award winners and Hall of Fame inductees were also recognized. Read more at
stnonline.com/tag/napt. NAPT President Teena Mitchell greets conference attendees last month in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Fourth Round of EPA Funding Opens The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency doubled the maximum number of school buses funded per application in the latest Clean School Bus Program rebate. The funds will be available to recipients not only for the purchase of electric, propane
or CNG buses but also for infrastructure, staff train- ing, consulting costs and more. Applications are due Jan. 9. Learn more at
stnonline.com/go/km.
Electric school buses line up for the Green Bus Summit ride-and-drive event during the STN EXPO West in July.
New Cell Phone Ban in California California is the latest state to require school districts to adopt polices for limiting or prohibiting students from using smartphones during school hours. That includes during the school bus ride. The bill looks to “support pupil learning and well-being,” based on evidence and studies of how
the presence smartphones can disrupt
or negatively impact student learning. Read more at
stnonline.com/go/kn.
Virginia School Districts Combat Driver Shortages Two Virginia school districts discussed long-term solutions for the ongoing driver shortage that continues to affect many areas of the country. Understanding and addressing daily challenges that drivers face and increased pay are just two of the many variables in improving driver vacancies. Read the special report at
stnonline.com/go/ko.
Web Poll: Should student cellphones be banned on school buses? Yes ....................................................................................57% No .....................................................................................43% (Out of 279 votes.)
Vote on this month’s question about special needs evacuation training at
stnonline.com/polls.
14 School Transportation News • NOVEMBER 2024
PHOTO BY VINCENT RIOS CREATIVE
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