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Roundup: What Will Happen to Atlantic Express?
Heading into the weekend before Christmas, most are looking to shut down their work computers and finish up any last-minute shopping. Some are even...
Feds Clarify Permissible Use of IDEA Funds for Transporting Homeless Students with Disabilities
The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services within the U.S. Department of Education provided guidance to advocates for homeless children earlier this month...
STN EXPO Session on Special Needs Covered Planning to Reduce Risk
RENO — Policy, training and information flow are keys to reducing the inherent liability risks associated with transporting special needs students, school district transportation...
Roundup: Bus Driver Caught Texting, Service Animal Challenges, Parents Object to Busing Homeless
It didn’t take long for a video to go viral today of a Florida school bus driver texting while driving a bus full of...
Senate Bill Once Again Targets Seclusion, Restraint in Schools
Rep. George Miller (D-CA) re-introduced in the House The All Students Safe Act, which would set for the first time minimum safety standards at...
How GIS Can Help Make for Safer Routes to School
In the recent webinar, “Harnessing the Power of GIS for Safe Routes to School,” the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) National Partnership brought together GIS...
Federal Cuts to Special Education Funding in South Carolina Could Affect 2013-2014 School Year
A federal funding cut to the South Carolina Department of Education for special education will not affect the current school year, but it could...
In the Rearview Mirror: A Review of 2012 Legal Cases Affecting Special Needs Transportation
This follow-up to our annual compilation of the year's important legal developments focuses on transportation of students with special needs. Use...
Superintendents Association Proposes Changes to Special-Ed Due Process System for Services
The American Association of School Administrators (AASA) released proposals the group said offer alternatives to the current, federally mandated process used by parents and...
Parental Involvement: Wouldn’t it Be Nice?
The National PTO wrote about parent involvement in their child's education on its blog yesterday. In doing so, it recognized Minnesota, one of the...
The Oxygen Dependent Student on the School Bus
From time to time I am asked a series of questions regarding the requirement to transport oxygen on school buses. The...
Transportation and Charter Schools
In one of the most recent bursts of education reform in our nation, charter schools have become a common topic of conversation among educators....
Medicaid Eligibility for Transportation Services for Students with Disabilities
This article introduces technical information about the relationship between Medicaid Eligibility and Billing for Transportation Services. It is presented in a question answer format....
Navigating the IDEA Regulations: Transportation Found in Numerous Unexpected Locations
Familiarizing oneself with the IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) final regulations is no simple matter.
These regulations which implement changes made to Part B...
IDEA Hits the Road: First Impressions (Part 2)
Editor's note -- This article is the second in a two-part series discussing the definition of the related service transportation, discipline, behavior, alternative educational...
IDEA Hits the Road: First Impressions of the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (Part 1)
Editor's note: Utilizing a Question and Answer format, Dr. Linda Bluth of the Maryland Dept. of Education begins a two-part series to clarity the...
Feds Publish New Special Education Transportation FAQs
The Department of Education on Nov. 9 provided clarification on questions to "high interest topics" related to IDEA regulations on how school districts should...
Why Managing Food Allergies is a Complex Matter
Here are some facts about why it can be a complex matter to manage food allergy exposures, based on my personal experiences managing food...
The Other Yellow: American Logistics Company
It was about five minutes before eight in the morning when the cell phone ringer interrupted what would constitute as rush hour in St....
In the Rearview Mirror: 2006 in Review Part II
This installment of “Through the Rearview Mirror” focuses on cases involving special needs transportation. Maneuvers and EquipmentA Colorado district’s decision to transfer a student...
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February 2026
This month's issue highlights safety, covering different aspects of how the student transportation is addressing the most pressing safety...
Buyer’s Guide 2026
Find the latest vehicle production data and budget reports, industry trends, and contact information for state, national and federal...
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