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2026 AAPT + ASBMA Conference & Vendor Trade Show

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What We Do

Ongoing Training

Ongoing training ensures Arkansas school bus drivers stay prepared, skilled, and committed to student safety daily.

Advocate for Student Safety

Promoting policies, resources, and awareness that protect every child’s journey to and from school safely.

Provide Resources

Offering tools, guidance, and support to transportation staff for safer, more efficient student travel statewide.

Equipment

Working to improve and ensure safer, more reliable school transportation equipment for students across Arkansas schools.

Networking & Support

For all professionals involved in student transportation, including drivers, directors, mechanics and more.

A Message From the Board

Well, that was quick! Another summer has come and gone, and we hope it was filled with both rest and productivity.

Your A.A.P.T. board met during the break to continue our work on improving student transportation across the state. We are excited about upcoming events, training opportunities, and the chance to connect with all of you at our next conference.

We are also encouraged by ongoing conversations around safety, equipment, and policy updates that will help shape the future of school transportation in Arkansas. These efforts ensure that our drivers and districts are supported with the resources and guidance they need to keep students safe every single day.

With momentum carrying us forward, we wish you the safest and most successful school year ahead. We look forward to connecting with you soon.

— The A.A.P.T. Board

Happening Next

2026 AAPT Conference – BIG News and Surprises

May 14, 2026

We are looking forward to seeing you at this year's conference June 17th - 19th in Hot Springs. We have over 50 booths scheduled for the trade show and we are giving away a 4-Wheeler. We have a whole new line-up of classes we have never had before and a few classics...

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Driving the Future of Student Safety.

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Our Top Priorities

Safety & Technology Upgrades

Staying ahead of the latest technologies in safety

and transportation

Driver Recruitment & Retention

Addressing workforce shortages and ensuring

quality talent

Advocacy & Legislative Support

Influencing policy

Continuous Training & Development

Regular in-service training

Efficiency & Resource Allocation

Controlling costs

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Our Mission in 2025 – 2026

The Arkansas Association of Pupil Transportation is dedicated to advocating for safe, reliable, and well-trained school transportation across Arkansas. We work to ensure that every student has access to dependable transportation services supported by properly trained professionals who prioritize safety above all else.

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