News

• FMCSA Releases SaferBus iPhone App

"This new app gives Americans the information they need to make smart safety decisions when they book their next bus trip," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. "As college students, families and tour groups start thinking about spring and summer travel, we encourage everyone to use the SaferBus app to look before you book your next bus trip."

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• Secretary LaHood's Love the Bus Blog

"Love the Bus" celebrations are a terrific opportunity for teachers, school administrators, parents, and students to say a heartfelt "Thank you" to the people who get 26 million kids safely to and from schools in America each day. In fact, of the many ways students get to class across the country--walking, biking, riding in a parent's car, etc.--the familiar yellow school bus is the safest.

That's why it's so important to take a moment to express our respect for the terrific job our school bus companies and mechanics and drivers do.

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• New Membership Options and Changes

The NAPT Board of Directors is happy to announce several changes to our membership options. They include:
New State Affiliate Membership Program
New Group Membership discounts for Individual Members
New Education Partner pricing for State Affiliates (previously State Association Partners)

• Professional Development Changes

The NAPT Professional Growth committee and Board of Directors have adopted changes to the Professional Development program. You can review some of the changes by clicking below. Stay tuned for updates in the next few weeks.

Click here to see the powerpoint showing the new changes to the Professional Development Series