Pre-Service Training

The operator must also successfully pass an initial driving performance evaluation, including a pre-trip test prior to transporting students. These are minimum requirements. Proper documentation of completion of these requirements must be kept on file in the transportation department. If the operator works for multiple school district/charter and service providers, each school district/charter and service provider is required to maintain a current driver qualification file.

1 CCR 301-26, 4.02(a) If a school transportation vehicle operator, school transportation paraprofessional, or school transportation annual inspector works for more than one school district, charter school, service provider, or operator of an inspection site, each employer shall maintain a file with documentation in accordance with this rule.

5.3 School transportation vehicle operators, other than route operators, driving vehicles with the capacity of 15 or fewer passengers (counting the driver), including Type A Multifunction Bus and Small Capacity Vehicle, shall meet or exceed the following requirements:

5.03(a) The operator shall possess a valid driver’s license. A commercial license is not required for this class of vehicle.

5.03(b) The operator shall be a minimum of 18 years of age.

5.03(c) School districts, charter schools, and service providers shall obtain a motor vehicle record of each operator prior to transporting students and annually thereafter. Upon review, the reviewer shall initial the motor vehicle record.

5.03(d) The operator shall be given and/or have access to the CDE Type A Multifunction Bus/ Small Capacity Vehicle Operator Guide prior to transporting students. A copy of the Certificate of Receipt, signed by the operator, shall be placed in the driver qualification file.

5.03(e) The operator shall successfully pass a Type A CDE Multifunction Bus/Small Capacity Vehicle Operator written test for the current school year prior to transporting students and annually thereafter.

5.03(f) The operator shall annually complete the CDE Vehicle Operators Medical Information Form (STU-17). Any yes annotations shall require a doctor’s release.

5.03(g) The operator shall receive pre-service training on the type of vehicle(s) to be driven, the type of duties they may be required to perform, mountain and adverse weather training pursuant to C.R.S 42-4-1902, proper use of restraints on students pursuant to C.R.S. 22- 32-147, mandatory reporter training pursuant to C.R.S. 22-32- 109(1)(z), and student confidentiality laws under C.R.S. 22-1-123 and 22-32-109.3, prior to transporting students.

5.03(h) The operator shall be given and/or have access to first aid information, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation and universal precautions.

5.03(i) The operator shall successfully pass an initial driving performance test including a pre-trip inspection prior to transporting students. This test shall be conducted in a vehicle which is similar in type and size to the vehicle the applicant is assigned to operate. School districts, charter schools, and service providers have the option to re-test in subsequent years at their discretion.

5.03(j) Prior to driving a school transportation vehicle pursuant to 1 CCR 301-26-R-,13.11 operators shall receive training on towing a trailer.

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