Advocacy

School bus transportation is a critical component in every successful educational enterprise. It is the direct link between a neighborhood and the classroom. 

By advocating for safe, efficient, and reliable school bus transportation, we are not only ensuring the well-being of our students but also fostering a sense of community and support. The NAPT's Public Policy Agenda serves as a road map for our members to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of student transportation. By staying informed and engaged with these policies, we can continue to uphold the standards of excellence that define our industry.

Together, we can create a brighter future for students across the nation, one bus ride at a time.


Foundational Facts: 

  • The yellow school bus is the safest, most economical, most energy-responsive and most environmentally-friendly way to transport our children to and from school each day.

  • There is an important link between the yellow school bus and the performance of our children in the classroom; ensuring access to the school bus helps to ensure access to educational services and ultimately educational attainment.
     
  • The color of a school bus is an integral attribute of its unique design and the industry must ensure that the color of a school bus continues to meet its role and objective as a safety factor.

Top Issues We're Following:

  • Seatbelts on school buses
  • A new S License
  • Electric school buses 
  • National definition of illegal passing
  • Special education priorities 
  • Under the bus 
  • Alternative transportation 
 
Contact Peter Mannella, Chair of the NAPT Public Policy Committee, for additional information about our Public Policy Agenda.


 
Public Policy Committee
  • Chair: Peter Mannella (NY)
  • Alfred Karam, CDPT, NY
  • Linda Bluth, Ed.D. (MD)
  • Melody Coniglio, CDPT, CSNT (OH)
  • Joshua Hinerman, CDPT (TN)
  • Karim Johnson, CDPT, CSNT (VA)
  • Brian Killian (OH)
  • Lee Livingston (VA)
  • Kimberly Martin (IL)
  • Heather Philp (AK)
  • Kayne Smith (TX)
  • Rosalynn Vann-Jackson, MBA, CDPT (OK)