- (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.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 329A.280
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 329A.280
History
DELC 121-2024, minor correction filed 05/09/2024, effective 05/09/2024
DELC 140-2023, amend filed 12/06/2023, effective 01/01/2024
ELD 5-2023, minor correction filed 01/06/2023, effective 01/06/2023
ELD 10-2022, temporary suspend filed 07/06/2022, effective 07/06/2022 through 12/31/2022
ELD 7-2022, adopt filed 07/01/2022, effective 07/01/2022