Illinois School Transportation Association

School Bus News

Training modules on Bullying developed by NAPT, Department of Education and Safe and Supportive Schools Technical Assistance

NASDPTS releases results of Stop Arm "Passers"

ISTA's Linda Slemp selected winner of Play2Win game,
wins trip to STN Expo.

Miss the 2010 Show - Click here to relive some of the moments.

Photos from the Just Concluded 2011 Joint Council in Sandwich Illinois.

Revised Safe Ride Offenses going into effect on July 1, 2011 posted here.

Thomas Built Bus Invites Children to Nominate their School Bus Driver for "Driver of the Year."

New Narrowband Requirements coming 1/1/2013

More information on Narrowband Requirements

February is Love the Bus Month!

New Category Created by Legislature for Excessive
Speeders

November 2010 ISTA Newsletter
Why School Busses Don't Have Seat Belts

US DOT proposes rules on handheld cell phone usage by CMV drivers

Proposed rulemaking on rearview mirrors

NAPT Sponsors School Bus Information Clearinghouse

Welcome

Illinois School Transportation Association members represent Private School Bus Contractors throughout the state.

The purpose of the organization is to provide representation for private contractors with various organizations, public and private, in Illinois. The ISTA works with the Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois Instructor Education Committee and the Illinois Pupil Transportation Advisory Committe to provide input in safety and other legislative matters.

ISTA members also participate in events sponsored by the National School Transportation Association, Illinois Association of Pupil Transportation and the National Association of Pupil Transportation.

Our goals:

Encourage and promote safe and efficient pupil transportation.

Maintain communication between members and State, National Agencies.

Work with the Illinois legislative bodies to develop education and training programs.

Promote public awareness of all laws regarding Student Transportation Safety.

Why Join ISTA?

Have a voice in Springfield

The ISTA Newsletter, published 6 times each year

www.ilstaonline.org for up to date information on the industry

Annual IAPT/ISTA joint conference, held each year in June, a source of networking with fellow school bus industry minds. Motivational and renowned speakers share their expertise.

ISTA ONLINE

In the coming days, the website will have more information about the Joint Council, past and present, most current newsletter, links and information on our corporate sponsors.

If you see a story about school busing, please email sunrise@sunrisebus.com with the link to the story and we will add it to the breaking news section.