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Finkel, Karen – School Business Affairs, 1990
Summarizes the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 requirements, discusses problems engendered by new state laws, and tells how school administrators can ensure that their state's law does not inhibit school bus driver recruitment and retainment. Basically, multiple commercial licenses are now illegal, and alcohol impairment standards are…
Descriptors: Driving While Intoxicated, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation, Labor Turnover
Bluth, Linda F.; Hochberg, Susan N. – School Business Affairs, 1994
Provides a brief description of the U.S. Constitutional provisions and public laws affecting transportation of students with disabilities. Lists suggested inservice training program elements to ensure the provision of adequate training necessary to safely transport students with disabilities. (MLF)
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Disabilities, Federal Legislation, Federal Regulation
Mawdsley, Ralph D. – School Business Affairs, 1998
Under the 1973 Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, school districts must transport students with disabilities to a site providing a free, appropriate education in the least restrictive environment. This article discusses federal and state laws governing student transportation, including wheelchair…
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation
Farrell, Elaine – School Business Affairs, 1987
Reviews conflicting federal and state developments (including liability lawsuits) involving seat belt installation on school buses. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board differ on this issue, and several states are considering seat belt legislation or crashworthiness studies. Hints are…
Descriptors: Bus Transportation, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation, Restraints (Vehicle Safety)
Casey, Thomas J. – School Business Affairs, 1991
School systems are being required to extend transportation services to more severely handicapped children and younger handicapped children. Discusses new legislation and bus driver responsibility and training, and advises administrators to become involved in special education students' individualized education programs. (MLF)
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Disabilities, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education
Bluth, Linda F. – School Business Affairs, 1993
Transporting infants, toddlers, and preschool children with disabilities to provide early intervention services is part of this nation's commitment to young children. Explains relevant federal statutes; lists acronyms and public laws affecting school transportation; and summarizes training issues to provide safe transportation for this diverse…
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Early Intervention
Baker, John G. – School Business Affairs, 1994
Outlines what is required of school districts for compliance with new regulations that require employers to test drivers with a commercial driver's license for the illegal use of alcohol and controlled substances. (MLF)
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Bus Drivers, Compliance (Legal), Drug Use Testing
