The Clock is Ticking: Feds Spotlight School Bus Safety, Funding & Driver Training

School Transportation Nation

English - June 29, 2021 20:51 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB
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Big headlines for the school bus industry and upcoming deadlines to be aware of. Tony & Taylor discuss new federal funding for onboard Wi-Fi, CERTS Act funding relief finally opening for contractors, and the STOP for School Buses Act being considered again.

Jeff Cassel, president of the School Bus Safety Co., explains why and how student transporters should prepare for MAP-21 driver training rules ahead of the February 2022 FMCSA deadline.