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Legal Focus: Pennsylvania State Police Background Check Requirements for School Bus Contractors
School bus contractors must assure their drivers obtain clearances, including that their employees have Pennsylvania State Police (“PSP”) Background Checks p...
6 Things to Consider Before Selling Your Business
Selling your business can be a monumental decision—one that can potentially shape your financial future and legacy. However, before you take the plunge into ...
Legal Focus: Assuring Compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act
School bus contractors are required to comply with many laws and regulations to ensure legal compliance for their operations. Federal Motor Carrier laws and ...
The Fine Print: Understanding the Risks of AI-Generated Contracts
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized numerous industries, streamlining processes, reducing errors, and increasing efficiency. One of the areas whe...
When Should You Contact a Lawyer to review Your Contract?
It's a good practice to contact a lawyer before signing a contract in several situations. Consider the total value you expect to receive or pay. The cost of...
Requests for Bids (“RFB’s”) For School Transportation Contracts in New York
School transportation contracts in New York are subject to statutory bid or proposal processes that allows school districts to compare offers, with varying d...
Confidentiality – FERPA, IDEA, NY Law, and More…
For school bus contractors, proper access to and handling of confidential student information is important. This is especially true when dealing with special...
Tax Free “Red Dyed” Diesel Fuel for Student Transportation
School bus contractors frequently have questions about the use of tax free “red dyed” diesel fuel for student transportation. Contractors want to be sure the...
Legal Updates – 2022 in Review
In 2022, school districts operated mostly uninterrupted from the coronavirus, and federal and state governments tackled more issues unrelated to the pandemic...
Hot Pursuit – Effectively Pursuing School Bus Passing Violators in Pennsylvania
In recent years, public awareness of illegal passing of school buses has increased and Pennsylvania legislators, with the help of PSBA initiatives, have take...
Per Run Pay – Minimum Wage and Overtime Considerations
Many school transportation contractors continue to look for creative ways to retain drivers. Some contractors may decide to pay their drivers on a per run ba...
Understanding Employees Clearances – Background Check Review and Portability
Back to school season is in high gear and driver clearances are an important part of that process. The driver shortage has increased the need to take advanta...