Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 28 - EDUCATION
Part CXIII - Bulletin 119-Louisiana School Transportation Specifications and Procedures
Chapter 5 - Instructional Program for School Bus Drivers
Section CXIII-505 - In-service Training

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code CXIII-505

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

A. In-service training, which is designed to improve the driver's skills, attitude and knowledge, is a vital part of the total school bus safety effort. To maintain certification, all certified school bus drivers must complete a minimum of eight hours of in-service training within a two-year period; however, annual in-service training is encouraged. (The required eight hours may be divided into two annual four-hour blocks, if so desired by the local transportation supervisor.)

B. Bus driver participation in in-service training sessions is mandatory for the driver to maintain certification. Training topics should be selected from the following courses based on the needs of the LEA:

1. appropriate units of the Louisiana School Bus Driver Instructional Program;

2. National Safety Council Defensive Driving Course: Coaching the School Bus Driver;

3. approved first aid course with emphasis on activities designed to meet school bus drivers' needs;

4. assertive discipline/passenger management training;

5. drug abuse prevention awareness training;

6. transporting students with disabilities;

7. recognizing and reporting child abuse;

8. commercial driver's license (CDL) training;

9. special activity trip requirements; and

10. other topics approved by the DOE.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 17:158, R.S. 17:160-161, R.S. 17:164-166.

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