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63 articles for “School Bus” in Legislative/Regulatory

Positive Drug Tests – SAP Program and Return to Duty

When a school bus driver fails a drug or alcohol test, refuses to submit to required testing, or otherwise violates U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) d...

Status of Illegal School Bus Passing Laws in Pennsylvania

In recent history, the school bus industry nationwide has made a significant push to educate the general public of the requirements to stop for the yellow bu...

Legal Updates for Contractors: Special Needs Transportation at NSTA 2026

Today our team presented Legal Update Session -

Potential Marijuana Reclassification in 2026

Once again, marijuana is in the spotlight. On December 18, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14370 on expanding medical marijuana and cannabidiol ...

Diesel-Powered Vehicle Idling Laws

In the throes of winter, school bus drivers often idle their buses to keep the bus warm. But, contractors should keep in mind laws and regulations that limit...

Non-Domiciled CDL Update

Everyone knows that immigration has been a top priority for the Trump Administration. Recent developments out of Washington D.C. signify a tightening of fede...

Safe Walking Routes

Often, transportation contracts specify that school districts have the responsibility to establish bus stops. This is typically done in consultation with the...

Hiring School Bus Drivers with Non-FMCSA DOT Experience

As a school bus contractor, ensuring that your drivers meet all federal and state safety regulations is one of the most critical parts of your operation. In ...

Legal Focus: Trump Tariffs and Transportation Contracts

We are only a few months into President Trump’s new term, and the Administration has already begun implementing sweeping changes likely to have ripple effect...

RC Kelly Team attends National School Transportation Association’s Capitol Hill Bus-In

The RC Kelly Team traveled to Washington D.C. this week to attend National School Transportation Association’s Capitol Hill Bus-In The team met with lawmake...

Matthew Jandrisavitz, Esq. Attends & Presents at 2025 School Transportation Association of Massachusetts (STAM) Winter Conference

Thank you to the School Transportation Association of Massachusetts (STAM) for inviting Matthew Jandrisavitz, Esq. to speak this past week at the 2025 STAM W...

Legal Focus: The Motor Carrier Exemption from Overtime Under the FLSA

School bus contractors are no stranger to the requirements to pay overtime. Between the nationwide driver shortage requiring drivers to pick up additional tr...

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