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Ohio Launches $10M Grant for School Bus Safety Upgrades

10/5/2025

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Ohio launched the School Bus Safety Grant Program with $10 million to fund upgrades; Governor Mike DeWine emphasized the safety commitment.
Grants are competitive and follow the January 2024 Ohio School Bus Safety Working Group report.
The 2024 report found buses are safe but need enhancements.
Applications are due November 14 at 5 p.m. via the ED STEPS e-grant system.

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Story summary

Ohio launched the School Bus Safety Grant Program with $10 million to fund upgrades; Governor Mike DeWine emphasized the safety commitment.
Grants are competitive and follow the January 2024 Ohio School Bus Safety Working Group report.
The 2024 report found buses are safe but need enhancements.
Applications are due November 14 at 5 p.m. via the ED STEPS e-grant system.