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FMCSA Rule Change Regarding Medical Cert for CDL Holders

Many school bus contractors have called our offices with questions about news articles announcing that after January 30, 2015, CDL holders will no longer need to carry a federal medical examiner’s certificate. This article will provide you with the background information regarding this announcement and current status of the FMCSA rule.
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The Bus Stops Here: Evaluating Walking Routes to Bus Stops

School Boards are responsible for making decisions about bus stop locations and student walking routes, but they often delegate these duties to their contractors. Some bus stop locations and walking routes are easy to evaluate, but some may be more complicated and require assistance to make a determination about safety issues. Fortunately, Pennsylvania law, 67 Pa. Code 447.1, provides guidelines for determining if a walking route is safe, and a PennDOT Traffic Unit that is available to assist in...
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1/17/2015| Reference Number : 66.0| School Bus | Bus stops, Passing a school bus, Release Time Statute |

The Cost of Compliance with Annual Physical and Proposed Statutory Changes

While Pennsylvania law requires school bus drivers to have a physical no later than every 12 months, most healthcare plans will only pay for an annual physical if it has been more than 12 months since the last exam. This forces a school bus driver to choose between paying out of pocket for an annual exam every other year or risk a gap in compliance with the annual physical requirement. This note will discuss the current Pennsylvania state law, proposed statutory changes, and what some contractor...
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10/2/2014| Reference Number : 45.0| Human Resources, School Bus, Insurance/Risk Management | Annual Physicals |

Unauthorized School Bus Entry is a Crime

Unauthorized school bus entry is a crime in Pennsylvania. Understanding your rights will help keep your drivers, aides and students safe. This article will provide an overview of Pennsylvania’s unauthorized bus entry statute, 18 Pa.C.S. § 5571, and will provide practical guidance you can share with your drivers.
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7/15/2014| Reference Number : 40.0| School Bus, Insurance/Risk Management | Intruders |

Complying with Hours of Service Regulations on Activity Runs

The 2013 Hours of Service Federal Regulations have been making a buzz in the school bus industry recently and have sparked some important questions and concerns. Are school bus drivers on activity runs required by state or federal laws to keep a Record of on Duty Status (RODS) log? This article will provide an overview of the Hours-of-Service Safety Regulations, the Record of on Duty Status (RODS) log requirement, who is exempted from RODS, and what you as a contractor should do.
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5/2/2014| Reference Number : 41.0| Human Resources, School Bus | Hours of Service |

School District Challenges Multiple Bus Stop Locations

As a result of divorce or other circumstances, it is likely that a child in your School District resides in two different locations. Are you required to provide transportation to both residencies if they are within your district? The January 7, 2014 case of Watts v. ManheimTwp. Sch. Dist. 2014 Pa. Commw. LEXIS 30; 2014 WL 37878 answered that very question.
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3/2/2014| Reference Number : 38.0| School Bus | Bus stops |

Managing Student Behavior on the School Bus

Aggressive behavior in children is both common and sometimes dangerous. Are your drivers trained in understanding aggressive behaviors and implementing best practices to calm them down? Outlined in this article are reasons why children may become aggressive, intervention tactics, and your legal rights as a bus contractor.
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2/2/2014| Reference Number : 37.0| School Bus | Student Behavior |
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