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August 2007
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2007 Down, 2010 to Go
With the 2007 EPA emission requirements met, engine and school bus OEMs are working on staying ahead of the game to meet the next round of standards

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The History of the Large School Bus
Over 90 years in the making

46 Keeping the Faith
They’re not for everybody, or completely without added costs, but alternative fuels push forward in the school bus market
56 Strapping in For the Long Haul
How companies are keeping their customers current on wheelchair securement training

Feds to Issue ‘Comprehensive’ NPRM
on School Bus Occupant Protection
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Latest Head Start Provisions Cut Funding, Offer Possible Transit Solutions | 12

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Mixed Reaction in Texas to Governor’s Anti-Idling Veto

Massachusetts Aims to Eliminate 15-Passenger Vans

Alabama Seat Belt Study Receives Funding

Montana Boys & Girls Club Wins Thomas MFSAB

School Bus Advertising a Game of Yes-No-Maybe So

Insurance Companies Aim to Help Prevent Crashes

Minnesota Association Awards Scholarships, Honors Colleague

Rhode Island Legislation Allows Minivan Transport

Mix One Part School Bus With One Part Entertainment

8 Publisher's Commentary by Bill Paul
10 Letters to the Editor
14 News Briefs
38 Bluth on Special Needs
54 Stirring the Pot by Jim Ellis
58 Trends by Paul Overbaugh
60 Crossing Guy by Ned Einstein
68 Perspective by Ryan Gray
69 People in the News
70 Business News
72 Product News
74 Advertiser Index
75 Calendar
76 STN Crossword
78 Classified Advertising
82 Back of the Bus
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