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Burgoyne-Allen, Phillip; Schiess, Jennifer O'Neal – Bellwether Education Partners, 2017
This report examines the structure of school transportation systems, the surrounding regulatory landscape, school transportation funding mechanisms, student safety, the impact of school choice, the growing need for school transportation data, and school transportation's effect on the environment. Drawing from these various perspectives, it asks…
Descriptors: Student Transportation, Public Schools, School Choice, Safety
Vail, Kathleen – American School Board Journal, 1999
The National Highway Traffic Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) is in the midst of the first school-bus crash tests in more than 10 years. Its report is expected in June 2000, and those on both sides of the seat-belt debate are waiting to see what NHTSA will recommend on passenger restraints in large school buses. A sidebar lists sources…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Regulation, Public Schools, Restraints (Vehicle Safety)
Bluth, Linda F.; Hochberg, Susan N. – School Business Affairs, 1994
Provides a brief description of the U.S. Constitutional provisions and public laws affecting transportation of students with disabilities. Lists suggested inservice training program elements to ensure the provision of adequate training necessary to safely transport students with disabilities. (MLF)
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Disabilities, Federal Legislation, Federal Regulation
Leeds, Robin L. – American School Board Journal, 1999
Administrators looking for budget relief might look for cost savings in pupil transportation. The basic school bus that meets federal standards, with no optional equipment, is the safest vehicle on the road. The best investment in a transportation program is driver training. Route and schedule changes might lead to an increase in efficiency…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Efficiency, Elementary Secondary Education, Equipment Standards
Baker, John G. – School Business Affairs, 1994
Outlines what is required of school districts for compliance with new regulations that require employers to test drivers with a commercial driver's license for the illegal use of alcohol and controlled substances. (MLF)
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Bus Drivers, Compliance (Legal), Drug Use Testing