Students have a full range of special needs, especially physical disabilities, mental and emotional challenges and homelessness. This month, School Transportation News explores a variety of issues presented to school transporters.
TOP STORY
NHTSA NPRM Seeks Direction on Use of Back-Up Cameras for Small School Buses
SPECIAL REPORT
The Road to Smooth Transitioning is Paved with Partnerships
Head Start agencies have the best chance at meeting goals and helping students transition with a little help from local districts
HEADLINES
Disabilities Conference Confronts Bullying Issue
Survey Looks at School Bus Wheelchair Issues
Miami-Dade County Realizes the Benefits of Specialized Transportation
Report Gives Insight Into U.K. Special Needs Transportation Issues
Air Conditioning Costs Rarely Funded by Grants
FEATURES
More Than One Avenue
Understanding is a two-way street for special needs students and their bus drivers
One More Time Around the Track
Survey responders are still working hard to make up for another year of budgetary deficiencies while making sure their special needs students are transported in the safest manner possible
In the Rearview Mirror: 2010 Legal Year in Review, Part I
By Peggy A. Burns, Esq.