The National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services was established in 1968. The membership represents all 50 states.

The purpose of the Association is to provide leadership and assistance to the Nation’s school transportation community with the goal of providing safe, secure, and efficient transportation to school children in certified school bus vehicles. To learn more, click the button below to see the mission of NASDPTS, its membership categories, and the activities and services we provide.

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The Association works closely with Federal organizations that can influence school transportation, including the Department of Transportation and the National Transportation Safety Board.

Additionally, the Association interacts with other organizations and associations at the state and national levels that have an interest in school transportation. Examples include:

• National Safety Council
• National Association for Pupil Transportation
• National School Transportation Association

Membership in NASDPTS provides access to:

• The Association’s Annual Conference.
• The Association’s activities and written comments when reviewing proposed federal standards.
• The expertise of the Association's membership across the United States.
• Member contact information and lists for of fellow members.