National School Bus Safety Week is coming up on October 19-23, 2026, so now is the perfect time for transportation contractors to refresh on topics relating to safety. One important area of focus is the safe transportation of students with disabilities. For transportation contractors, providing safe individualized transportation services often begins with understanding what is required under both the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”) and the student’s Individualized Educati...
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With the school year now settling into normal routines, inevitably some contractors and bus drivers will face behavioral challenges with students. Sometimes, disciplinary action needs to be taken to stop inappropriate behavior. For contractors who transport students with an Individual Education Plan (“IEP”), there can be additional considerations before certain types of discipline can occur.
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For school bus contractors, proper access to and handling of confidential student information is important. This is especially true when dealing with special issues related to a child’s care. Businesses and school districts often struggle to balance the protection of student privacy with the disclosure of information necessary for student health and safety. This article discusses access to and protection of confidential information.
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