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It has been nearly a week since a 6-year-old girl died on a school bus in Somerset County.

Officials say Fajr Williams suffocated when the harness of her wheelchair obstructed her airway. Bus aide Amanda Davila is facing manslaughter charges for allegedly failing to notice.

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The tragic situation is bringing up a deeper conversation and concern about the safety of children on school buses.

News 12 New Jersey spoke to Dan Jauch, president of the New Jersey School Bus Contractors Association about the incident and school bus safety.