Transportation: school vehicles; requirements for pupil transportation; modify. Amends sec. 10 of 1990 PA 187 (MCL 257.1810) & adds sec. 10b.
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Overview
This bill modifies the requirements for transporting students by amending the Pupil Transportation Act. It clarifies that vehicles used for student transport must meet federal safety standards and prohibits the use of vehicles with a capacity of 11 or more passengers for student transport unless specifically exempted. The bill also introduces a new section outlining the process for schools to contract with public transit agencies to transport students, including stringent driver qualifications and detailed contract requirements regarding route planning, safety, and vehicle inspections.
Key provisions
- School buses must meet federal motor vehicle safety standards.
- Vehicles with 11 or more passenger seats cannot transport students unless specifically exempted.
- Schools can contract with public transit agencies for student transport under specific conditions.
- Public transit vehicles must comply with state and federal safety regulations.
- Drivers transporting students must be 18 or older and have a clean driving record.
- Drivers must meet qualifications outlined in 49 CFR 391.41 to 391.49.
- Contracts must include detailed information about routes, expenses, pupil numbers, and miles traveled.
- Public transit vehicles must adhere to seclusion and restraint regulations outlined in the Revised School Code.
Who is affected
- Public and private schools
- Students
- Public transit agencies
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