Publications and Bulletins
Associations
Resources on this page provide reference and guidance material and links for local education agencies and the public.
Publications
- School Bus Collision Guidance
- Washington State Student Transportation RCWs and WACs
- Washington State School Bus Driver Handbook
- 2023 School Bus Specifications Manual
- 2019 School Bus and Traffic Safety Education Vehicle Inspection Manual
- Technical Assistance Paper No. 2 McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
- 2024-25 Student Transportation Directory
- Results of Zero Emission School Buses and Total Cost of Ownership Formula Factors
Bulletins
- 2024-25 Student Transportation Relative Efficiency Ratings | Bulletin
- Operation Allocation 2023-24 School Year Results | Bulletin
- School Bus Inspection 2023-24 School Year Results | Bulletin
- School Bus Safety Week, October 16-23, 2023 Bulletin | Proclamation
- Reimbursement and Categories for School Buses 2024-25 School Year | Bulletin
- School Bus Driver Compliance Report 2024-25 School Year
- State Accepted Quotes for School Bus Categories | Bulletin
- Required Student Transportation Operations 2024-25 School Year Bulletin | General Reporting Instructions | Detailed Guidance
Reports & Studies
- School Walk and Bike Routes: A Guide for Planning and Improving Walk and Bike to School Options for Students
A publication developed by the Washington Traffic Safety Commission and the Washington State Department of Transportation, this guide is a valuable resource for those wishing to establish or monitor safe walking routes to and from school. - The Relative Risks of School Travel
This 2002 study from the National Academy of Sciences is a comprehensive comparison of the risks associated with the various modes of travel to and from school. There is an excellent executive summary. - Vans Used for School Transportation
A position paper from the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services discusses the NTSB study of non-conforming vans in school transportation. - Pupil Transportation System Security: Different Times – Added Responsibilities
A position paper from the National Association of State Directors of Student Transportation Services discusses school transportation security in the post-9/11 world. An overview provides guidance on an action plan.