The School Transportation Equity Act (STEA) is the primary federal law that governs the transportation of students to and from school.

School districts are responsible for ensuring the safety of students during transportation, providing transportation to all students who live more than a certain distance from school, and coordinating transportation services with other agencies.

Cars are not typically used as school transportation vehicles.

The maximum number of students that can be transported on a school bus is 60.

The minimum age at which a student can ride a school bus is 4 years old.

Air conditioning is not a safety feature required on school buses.

The primary source of funding for school transportation services is state government.

Private schools are not typically used as transportation providers by school districts.

School districts can use a variety of methods to select a transportation provider, including request for proposals (RFP), invitation to bid (ITB), and negotiated procurement.

The school bus driver is responsible for operating the bus safely, enforcing school bus safety rules, and maintaining the bus in good condition.

The penalty for passing a school bus that is stopped to load or unload students can include a fine, jail time, and loss of license.

The best way to ensure the safety of students who walk or bike to school is to provide sidewalks and crosswalks, reduce traffic speed limits near schools, and educate students about pedestrian and bicycle safety.

Parents play an important role in ensuring the safety of their children on the school bus by teaching them about school bus safety rules, making sure they are at the bus stop on time, and reporting any safety concerns to the school district.

The future of school transportation is likely to include increased use of electric school buses, more focus on active transportation, and development of autonomous school buses.

School transportation today faces a number of challenges, including funding shortages, aging school buses, and traffic congestion.