March 2015

    Child securement in school bus seats, including wheelchairs, is requires ongoing training for student transporters so they can remain on top of the latest technology and best practices.

    FEATURES
    Bullying can make the school bus ride especially hard for students with special needs. What can student transporters do to help?
    Legal contributor Peggy A. Burns, Esq., authors her final year in review focusing on disabilities case law
    Browse STN’s special section that prepares you for the National TSD Conference this month in Texas

    INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS

    Transportation, special-education providers say collaboration is essential

    The story behind cam-wrap technology for securing special needs students on buses

    How school bus operators make climate-control decisions for students on buses

    News Briefs: More federal investments planned for early childhood education; NHTSA, EPA “Love the Bus;” New leader tapped for Thomas Built Buses; Federal bill targets school bus driver background checks; Florida driver, attendant save kids from fire; and more.

    PRODUCTS & SOLUTIONS

    The latest offerings for the student transportation set

    SPECIAL REPORT

    Trainers, product suppliers stress importance of ongoing training for proper usage of child safety restraint systems

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    Scott Starr
    Linda F. Bluth, Ed.D
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