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PA SB 65 Signed Into Law

On October 20, 2026, the Pennsylvania House passed Senate Bill 65, which was subsequently signed into law by Governor Shapiro on October 22, 2026. Pennsylvan...

Pennsylvania ELDT Training Requirements

Many Pennsylvania school bus contractors invest significant time and resources into training new drivers, including providing federally required Entry-Driver...

Red Dyed Fuel Update

On October 5, 2026, President Trump issued Executive Order 14435, titled “Emergency Tax Relief on Diesel Fuel”, which directs the United States Treasury Depa...

Providing Specialized Transportation Under an IEP

National School Bus Safety Week is coming up on October 19-23, 2026, so now is the perfect time for transportation contractors to refresh on topics relating ...

Oxygen Tanks on Vehicles Transporting Students

Occasionally, school transportation contractors may encounter a situation where either a student or driver requires supplemental oxygen therapy, requiring th...

Accommodations for Drivers and Aides

Transportation contractors are tasked with the duty to get students to school safely. It is not uncommon for a transportation contractor to discover, either ...

English Language Proficiency Requirements for School Bus Drivers

Federal enforcement of English language proficiency (“ELP”) requirements for commercial drivers has changed significantly over the past year. Although the re...

Parent Complaints About Drivers and Aides: Investigation and Response

The first weeks of school often bring complaints as students, drivers, aides, and school personnel adjust to new routes and schedules. A parent may report un...

Post-Trip Inspections: Policy, Practice, and Documentation

The beginning of the school year is an appropriate time for School Bus Contractors to review post-trip inspection procedures with drivers and aides. Pennsylv...

Drug and Alcohol Policies: Best Practices

As we approach the end of the 2025-2026 school year, school bus contractors are already making plans for work that must be completed over the summer months i...

Federal Insurance Requirements for School Transportation Operators

Insurance requirements for school bus contractors differ from state to state. While some states have specific requirements for school buses, other states onl...

No-Fault Insurance and Passenger Injuries

School buses are by far the safest mode of transportation. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as previously found that school buses ...

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