STN EXPO Preview: Speaker Snapshots
An introduction to a few of the many speakers on hand for this year’s conference

Headlines
Summer is a perfect time to catch one’s breath and recap a busy and newsworthy school year.

Getting to School a Weighty Issue | 12

Texas Governor Signs School Bus Occupant Restraint Bill into Law | 12

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South Carolina Legislature Overrides Governor’s Veto, Passes School Bus Replacement Bill

Survey Reveals Lack of Knowledge of Clean School Bus Grants, EPA Changes May Help

Bill Could Increase the Power of New Jersey Bus Inspections

Maryland Updates Regulations Concerning School Buses

Connecticut Latest to Adopt Crossing Control Arms, Louisiana Appears Close to Amending Law

Cummins Takes Over Reigns of CNG School Bus Market

Laidlaw Charity Takes Many Forms

The Lunch Box Serves Meals and Smiles

Safety is at the Forefront of Her Mind

California Budget Makes School Transportation a Priority, Officials Say

How the Yellow Bus Helped Jamestown Celebrate Its 400th Anniversary

NHTSA Takes More Training Online

Environmental Organizations Sue to End Era of Diesel Buses in California

IC Corporation Awards Dealer of the Year

Congress Learns How Fuel Prices Affect School Bus Ops

IC Notifies Workers of Possible Summer Layoffs