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Are You Going to November’s TSD Conference? The Transporting Students with Disabilities and Special Needs Conference returns to Texas, Nov. 6-11, to empower student transportation professionals and equip them with the education and training needed to provide the best
possible care for students with special needs.
Topics this year cover a wide variety of challenges and considerations. Read more at
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EPA Eases Diesel ‘Derate’ While Rescinding GHG Guidelines The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is targeting phased derating of diesel engines rather than sudden power loss after DEF depletion. The move aims to save money for opera-
tors. Meanwhile, EPA is also overturning the Clean Air Act’s Endangerment Find-
ing—the legal foundation for regulating greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles, including school buses. Read more at
stnonline.com/go/n4 and
stnonline.com/go/nf.
NASDPTS Releases Latest National Illegal Passing Count Data After receiving corrected data reported by California’s Department of Education, the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services projected a nationwide decrease in potential violations—based on a 180-day school
year—indicating that, while illegal passing remains a serious issue, the rate of violations improved during the 2024–2025 school year. Read more about the survey findings at
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EPA Releases Update on Clean School Bus Program The EPA noted progress it has made with rebate award selectees, with most 2022 projects under review and about 50 percent of 2023 funds disbursed. EPA also provided clarity on grant recipients’ progress reports submission deadlines, payment request
form next steps, and future webinars for grant awardees. Read more at
stnonline.com/go/n8.
16 School Transportation News • SEPTEMBER 2025
Could Increased Usage of Speed Limiting Devices Benefit School Buses? Technology manufacturers are talking about the potential safety increase that speed limiters, also known as intelligent speed assis- tance (ISA) technology, can bring to student transportation. While a federal proposal to require these devices on heavy-duty vehicles was recently withdrawn, manufacturers say decreasing speed related crashes and creating safer driving habits are necessary. Read the special report at
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Contractor of the Year, Hall of Fame Awards at NSTA Convention At the National School Transportation Association Annual Meeting and Convention, individuals and companies were recognized for their dedication to the student transportation industry. Suffolk Transportation Services was named the Contractor of the Year, sponsored by School Transportation News. NSTA past- president Carina Noble, who is credited with helping to obtain the two-year exemption from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for under-the- hood requirements of the school bus inspection exam needed for the CDLs, was inducted into the Hall of Fame. Read more at
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Web Poll: How concerned are you about the data security of your student transportation operations? Vote now at
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Ohio Safety Training Program Launches for School Bus Drivers S.T.A.R.T. (School Transportation Active-Threat Response Training), an Ohio-based organization, said it wants “to create a year-round mindset of preparedness” with its Back-to-School Active Threat Awareness Campaign. The training looks to equip drivers with training needed to manage high- risk situations and learn about crisis training from law enforcement. Read more at
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