Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Title 92 - NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Chapter 91 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING DRIVER QUALIFICATIONS & OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES FOR PUPIL TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES
Section 92-91-003 - Pupil Transportation Driver Qualification Criteria

003.01B1 A pupil transportation vehicle driver shall not have the authority to assign a substitute without the prior approval of a school administrator or person designated by the local governing school board.

003.02A1 The individual shall possess a valid Motor Vehicle operator's license required for the vehicle(s) that will be driven to transport students;

003.02A2 The individual shall be able to read and comprehend driving regulations and written test questions;

003.02A3 The individual shall be a minimum of 18 years of age; and

003.02A4 The individual shall be of good moral character.

003.02C1 Complete a "Behind the Wheel" training and pre-service evaluation that is administered by a driver with a valid school bus permit or a driver who is qualified to drive a pupil transportation vehicle and holds an equal or higher vehicle qualification. Upon completion of the evaluation, the administering driver will issue a completed Pre-Service Evaluation Form (see Appendix D) and School Transportation Maneuvers Road Test Examiner's Summary to the a individual. The individual must hold a CLP-Learner's Permit for commercial vehicles before attempting to complete this training and evaluation pursuant to Sections 60-4,141 through 60-4,143 R.R.S., which is required if operating a bus on a public roadway.

003.02C2 Successfully complete a Level I Instructional Course by receiving at least the minimum score on the Level I Instructional Course Exam.

003.02C3 Pass a prescribed physical examination administered by a Certified Medical Eexaminer who is listed on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) National Registry, conducted according to the Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation Section 391.41 ( 49 CFR 391.41 ) and a record maintained as set forth in Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carriers Safety Regulation Section 391.43 ( 49 CFR 391.43 ). This physical exam is valid for two (2) years from the date of exam. The individual shall provide the employer with a copy of the Medical Examiner's Certificate prior to operating any pupil transportation vehicle.

003.02D1 Meet the requirements as described in subsection 003.02C3.

003.02D2 Within five (5) years of completing a Level I Instructional Course and each subsequent five (5) year period, the driver shall complete a Level II Instructional Course. This requirement may be waived for sixty (60) days if the applicant receives at least the minimum score on the Level II waiver examination.

003.03D1 Each individuals' criminal history record shall be updated during the calendar year that coincides with the expiration of the individual's motor vehicle operator's license.

003.03D2 The employer is not required to obtain a criminal history record for drivers who are also certificated Nebraska school administrators or teachers.