Or. Admin. Code § 414-310-0640 - Transportation Staffing

(1) If a driver is the only adult in the vehicle, a school-age center must ensure that the driver:

(a) Meets Program Leader qualifications and training requirements; and

(b) Meets additional driver and ratio requirements under OAR 414-310-0640, Transportation Staffing.

(2) A school-age center must ensure that drivers of a vehicle used to transport children:

(a) Are at least 21 years of age;

(b) Have a valid driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle driven;

(c) Are certified in first aid and CPR or accompanied by someone with certification;

(d) Do not have any medical condition or use alcohol, drugs, tobacco or any medication that could compromise driving, supervision, or evacuation abilities;

(e) Operate the vehicle in a legal and safe manner; and

(f) Eliminate distractions such as the use of earphones or cell phones.

(3) A school-age center must ensure that there are sufficient staff to meet the required staff-to-child ratios for each age group of children being transported.

(a) The driver may count in the staff-to-child ratios (also see OAR 414-310-0360 Staff-to-Child Ratios and Group Size).

(b) One staff member must be at least Program Leader qualified (also see OAR 414-310-0300, Program Leaders).

(c) A school-age center may allow a parent to transport children other than the parent's own children without a qualified staff member present in the vehicle, only if the parent meets Program Leader qualifications and transportation requirements as provided in these rules, and is enrolled in the CBR.

(4) A school-age center must provide adequate supervision to protect children during transportation. A school-age center must:

(a) Never leave children unattended inside or outside the vehicle;

(b) Immediately document each time a child enters and exits the vehicle; and

(c) Follow notification requirements listed in OAR 414-310-0260(5) if a child is not at a designated pick-up location.

Notes

Or. Admin. Code § 414-310-0640

ELD 7-2022, adopt filed 07/01/2022, effective 7/1/2022; ELD 10-2022, temporary suspend filed 07/06/2022, effective 07/06/2022 through 12/31/2022; ELD 5-2023, minor correction filed 01/06/2023, effective 1/6/2023; DELC 140-2023, amend filed 12/06/2023, effective 1/1/2024; DELC 121-2024, minor correction filed 05/09/2024, effective 5/9/2024

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 329A.280

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329A.280