February 2011

    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.

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