Annual State Conference registration is open! Additional information can be found on the Annual State Conference webpage.
School Bus Safety Poster Contest 2022-2023 Theme is: "Safely Rolling to My Destination" Check out the webpage for more information.
Welcome to the California Association of School Transportation Officials "CASTO" webpage. Here you will be able to sign up, renew, or update your membership, register for upcoming events and receive important information in regards to California's School Pupil Transportation Industry. Upcoming events
Legislative ReportHistoric 2022 Budget Act Boosts Home-to-School Transportation Funding On June 30, Governor Newsom signed the 2022 Budget Act and accompanying education budget trailer bills into law. These will provide California schools with the largest boost in funding for Home-to-School Transportation, ever! Roughly $637 million will help schools provide and acquire additional HTST services. The Budget Act also creates a zero-emission school bus program, which will allocate at least $1.5 billion over five years to get some of the oldest, dirtiest buses off the roads and replace them with zero-emission or fully-electric buses. Part of the funding will be available for charging and re-fueling infrastructure. Industry NewsCASTO Business Management Forum Brings Together California Student TransportersOctober 24, 2022
The California Association of School Transportation Officials (CASTO) met in person for the first time in three years. The three-day Business Management Forum, which took place from Oct. 19 – 21 in Garden Grove, California, included sessions on the new state budget increases for school transportation, transportation of students experiencing homelessness, fleet maintenance, and staff recruitment strategies. The Exhibitor’s Show and Reception on Oct. 20 showcased the latest in school transportation technology. During the event, CASTO President Matthew Thomas sat down with School Transportation News to record a live School Transportation Nation podcast. Listen to Thomas speak about the increase in funding and the state mandate to update bell times on Episode 134, published this week, at stnpodcast.com. The association’s 2023 annual conference takes place Feb. 25-27 in Burbank, California.
$.50/Gallon Natural Gas Federal Tax Credit Extension Included in Inflation Reduction ActOctober 2022 The Inflation Reduction Act that was recently passed at the Federal level re-authorized the alternative fuel tax credit. Compressed Natura Gas, Propane and other fuels qualify. The law allows eligible users to claim the credit retroactively back through 2022, and extends the credit to December 31, 2024. The press release from NGVAmerica is attached here. | Presidents Message
Why Should You Be a CASTO Member?This document will aid you with answering the question..."Why should I be a CASTO Member?" Looking for a career change? Check out our Job Announcements page CASTO's Official AddressCASTO PO Box 348120 Sacramento, CA 95834 CASTO 2022 Safety Poster Contest Winner
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