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National School Bus Safety Week
The start of the new school year typically means motorists need to readjust to the big yellow bus back on the road. As a reminder, each year the thrid week ...
ESSA
In 2018, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), wil impose a new requirement on School Districts to report per-pupil expenses for student transportation. Bu...
Pennsylvania’s Diesel-Powered Motor Vehicle Idling Laws
Over the years, people nationwide have become more aware of the negative health and environmental effects of diesel emissions. As a result, federal and state...
Legal Focus on Contracts-Indemnity Clauses
“Hold Harmless”, “Defend”, “Indemnify” … what does it all really mean? This article explains contractual indemnity and will help you understand indemnity cla...
Federal Grants for Homeless Student Transportation
Homeless student transportation is an ongoing issue for many school districts. It is especially problematic if the student’s drop off location changes multi...
Avoiding OSHA Violations for Workplace Violence
The General Duties Clause of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), says that “[e]ach employer shall furnish … employees … a place of employment … fr...
Avoiding OSHA Violations for School Bus Violence
The General Duties Clause of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), says that “[e]ach employer shall furnish … employees … a place of employment … fr...
Heightened Standard of Care for Special Needs Students
The Federal District Court in Pennsylvania recently confirmed that drivers, aides, and schools are held to a heightened duty or standard of care when transpo...
The Cost of Compliance with Annual Physical and Proposed Statutory Changes
While Pennsylvania law requires school bus drivers to have a physical no later than every 12 months, most healthcare plans will only pay for an annual physic...
Fitness for Duty Considerations and Risk Management Techniques
There’s a simple way to avoid many risk management claims like worker’s compensation, bus accidents and regulatory citation: Don’t put the wrong worker to wo...
Unauthorized School Bus Entry is a Crime
Unauthorized school bus entry is a crime in Pennsylvania. Understanding your rights will help keep your drivers, aides and students safe. This article will p...
Recovering CDL Training Costs
Employers invest significant amounts of time and money in specialized training for prospective and existing employees. When the employee uses their newly acq...