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Corda, Salvatore J. – School Business Affairs, 1987
Argues for seat belt installation on school buses and forced retirement of vehicles manufactured prior to 1977, when federal safety standards were upgraded to include compartmentalization features. Discredits a Transport Canada study for improper design and methodology used. Advises communities to examine research, consult experts, and visit…
Descriptors: Bus Transportation, Elementary Secondary Education, Research Design, Research Methodology
Mawdsley, Ralph D. – School Business Affairs, 1998
Under the 1973 Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, school districts must transport students with disabilities to a site providing a free, appropriate education in the least restrictive environment. This article discusses federal and state laws governing student transportation, including wheelchair…
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation
Farrell, Elaine – School Business Affairs, 1987
Reviews conflicting federal and state developments (including liability lawsuits) involving seat belt installation on school buses. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board differ on this issue, and several states are considering seat belt legislation or crashworthiness studies. Hints are…
Descriptors: Bus Transportation, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation, Restraints (Vehicle Safety)
