712.10 School Bus Safety Instruction

Code No. 712.10

SCHOOL BUS SAFETY INSTRUCTION

The school district will conduct school bus safe riding practices instruction and emergency safety drills twice a year for all students.

Each school bus vehicle will have, in addition to the regular emergency safety drill, a plan for helping those students who require special assistance to safety during an emergency. This shall include, but not be limited to, students with disabilities.

Employees are responsible for instructing the proper techniques to be followed during an emergency, as well as safe riding practices. It is the responsibility of the superintendent to develop administrative regulations regarding this policy.

Legal Reference:          

Iowa Code § 279.8; 321 (2013).

281 I.A.C 41-412

281 I.A.C. 43.40.

Approved 9-13-93       Reviewed 1-21-09       Revised 3-15-2021