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Immersive Technology Experience at STN EXPO East Next month in North Carolina, STN EXPO East attendees will experience the Bus Technology Summit presented


alongside the Green Bus Summit for an in-depth dive into the industry’s


STN EXPO East attendee demos Zonar EVIR during a Bus Technology Summit lab at 2024 STN EXPO East in Indianapolis, Indiana.


latest technology and green fleet offerings. The event will feature product demonstrations, a ride and drive, networking with vendors, and educational sessions. More details at stnonline.com/go/l6.


Cor’Darius Jones of Escambia County Schools in Florida has become a social media star and influencer for his “Mr. Bus Driver” channels on TikTok, Facebook and Instagram.


New Presidential Administration Impact on Student Immigration Enforcement? With the arrival of the Trump administration, school districts are concerned immigration


enforcement raids could take place at designated safe areas such as school bus stops. Concerns about student access to


education have led to districts seeking clarification on what locations are protected as educational safe areas and ensure that student’s educational needs are not affected by Immigration and Customs Enforcement deportation


efforts. Read the special report at stnonline.com/go/l7. PHOTO BY AP PHOTO/JULIA DEMAREE NIKHINSON


New Jersey Looks to Improve CDL Process The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission will be using a $2 million grant from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety


Government and industry representatives at a press conference to recognize awarding of FMCSA grant funds to expand and enhance CDL testing in New Jersey


Administration to expand the reach of commercial driver license testing through a mobile program that will make testing more available to rural and underserved areas of the state. Government and industry representatives said that this initiative will support the industry as well as the state’s communities overall. Read the article at stnonline.com/go/lb.


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Photo of a Los Angeles Unified School District electric bus.


Social Media’s Impact on Driver Recruitment, Transparency Social media provides insights into the experiences of many, including school bus drivers. The special report features an interview with Cor’Darius


Jones, aka Mr. Bus Driver, who has amassed a large social media following for his informative, humorous and engaging content about what it’s like to be behind the wheel of a school bus. Read more about procedures and policies that districts can put in place to harness the potential of social media as a recruitment tool that could combat the ongoing driver shortage. Find the article at stnonline.com/go/la.


EPA Announces Award Recipients The Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant Program, totaling over $735 million, is being awarded to 70 applicants across the country. The student transportation industry is slated to receive $490 million


for the purchase of zero-emission buses, related infrastructure and staff training. Read more about the recipients at stnonline.com/go/l9.


Corporate Transparency Act Back in Play Following U.S. Supreme Court Ruling The nation’s highest court last month lifted a temporary injunction that stopped the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act,


which will require contractors and other small businesses to file benefit


ownership reports. Proponents say the intent


is to target financial criminals who hide their dirty money in legitimate businesses. A 5th Circuit Court last year called the law “Orwellian.” Read more about the law at stnonline.com/go/l8.


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