Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-2-4-.01
Basic Principles For Pupil Transportation
Effective Jun 16, 1995Amended: 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.Alabama State Board of Education
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.
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§16-3-11, 16-13-51, 16-27-1 and 16-27-3 through 5, 32-5-8.
History: 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.