Press Release

Alternative Transportation Position Paper

January 22, 2025

Arlington, VA – Today, the national association representing state directors of pupil transportation released its position paper on Alternative Transportation. NASDPTS has created this position paper because of the ever-expanding need for Alternative Transportation to service Homeless, Foster, Special Education, and various other school transportation needs. This document is designed to help states as they work toward ensuring safe transportation and meeting vehicle requirements as they strive to protect student safety.

“Student safety is our top priority and there is no doubt that children are safest in the yellow school bus. States are, however, increasingly turning to other modes of transportation and we want to ensure that everyone has a resource available to help them navigate the options,” stated NASDPTS President Mike Stier.

Mike Stier thanked NASDPTS President-Elect Tyler Bryan who led the effort on this position paper and his committee for their tireless efforts. NASDPTS Position papers go through extensive review by both the Board of Directors and state directors prior to being released.

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