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January 2007
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It’s On
It’s a new year, and 2007 engine regulations also affect small school buses
38 The Small and Short of It
The annual STN small school bus manufacturers at-a-glance
42 In the Rearview Mirror
The legal year in review sheds light on employment, injury and
student left behind liability
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A Sobering Simulation
Staged NAPT crash of train, school bus demonstrates to industry
importance of emergency responders

48 Heart of the Matter
NAPT conference promotes, celebrates leadership in Kansas City
50 Coming Together
State directors meet in Kansas City with focus on security, awareness
52 New to the Industry
32nd NAPT Trade Show focuses on new technology, vehicles


Pediatrics Journal
Report Details Total
School Bus Injuries | 12

Industry Forms Council for Educational
Outreach to Parents | 12

At the NAPT 32nd Annual Conference in Kansas City in November, the industry witnessed a simulated response to a freight train school bus accident demonstrating the importance of collaboration with emergency personnel.

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Alabama Fatal Crash Brings Review, Investigation

NASDPTS Tabs Industry Veteran as New Executive Director

NTSB Adds School Bus Occupant Safety to ‘Most Wanted List’

NTSB Recommends Ban on Bus Driver Cell Phone Use

James A. Moen Honored with Perley A. Thomas Award

New Update Procedure Being Developed for National Specs

Latest School Bus Emissions Study Addresses Crankcase Emissions

Biometrics Pilots Return to Florida to Track Students

New Mexico to Invest in GPS for All Buses

Operation Safe Stop Day Targets New York Illegal Passers

California Emergency Services Drill for Bioterrorism Response

California Continues Strides Toward Lowering Emissions

Canadian PSAs Keep Kids Safe

School Bus Driver Appointed to Safety Task Force

School Bus Driver Postage Stamp Awaits Stamp of Approval
8 Publisher's Commentary by Bill Paul
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For the Record
14 News Briefs
56 Editor's Perspective by Ryan Gray
58 Stirring the Pot by Jim Ellis
60 Maintenance Man by Bob Pudlewski
62 Crossing Guy by Ned Einstein
64 LeMon Aid by Cal LeMon
66 Advertiser Index
67 Industry Calendar
70 Classified Advertising
74 Back of the Bus
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