Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-2-4-.01 - Basic Principles For Pupil Transportation

The State Department of Education has a definite responsibility for safe operation of school buses. The following are specific responsibilities for promoting safety in school transportation.

(1) The establishment of minimum safety specifications for school bus equipment.

(2) Provision of training for school bus drivers.

(3) Provision of leadership and training for local school officials on operating safe transportation programs.

(4) Consultation with local officials on routing to utilize equipment each attendance area effectively.

(5) Provision of safety inspections for equipment and safety instruction for mechanics.

(6) Provision of guidance to state and local safety officials on elimination of road hazards, bus traffic patterns, and accident investigations.

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Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-2-4-.01

Amended: February 26, 1970, July 30, 1975, March 23, 1977, July 11, 1978. Amended: Filed May 12, 1995; effective June 16, 1995. cf. Handbook for School Transportation Bulletin 1981, No. 9; Alabama School Bus Inspection Handbook; the Alabama Minimum Specifications for School Buses, and Alabama School Bus Drivers' Record and Report Book, 43rd Edition, 1982. A copy of these publications may be obtained without cost from the State Department of Education, Transportation Section, Montgomery, AL 36130.

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 16-3-11, 16-13-51, 16-27-1 and 16-27-3 through 5, 32-5-8.