Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Title 92 - NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Chapter 92 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE MINIMUM EQUIPMENT STANDARDS AND SAFETY INSPECTION CRITERIA FOR PUPIL TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES
Section 92-92-003 - Responsibility of the Schools
Current through March 20, 2024
003.01 Vehicle Purchase and Use. Schools shall use only school buses, activity buses and equipment which comply with the minimum equipment standards in effect on the date the vehicles were manufactured. Vehicles with manufacturer's rated seating capacity of eleven or more passengers manufactured prior to April 1, 1977, shall not qualify as a pupil transportation vehicle and shall not be used for pupil transportation unless a "coach bus" used as provided in subsection 003.04.
003.02 Activity Buses. Activity Buses, when used exclusively for an activity trip or trips, are exempt from the following requirements of this Chapter:
003.03 Use of a School Bus for Purposes Other Than Transporting Students. If a school bus is used for purposes other than transporting students, it must be in compliance with Section 60-6,175(7) R.R.S.
003.04 Use of Coach Buses By Schools. Schools may charter or contract for the use of coach buses or other vehicles, as provided in Section 79-602 R.R.S., if such vehicles have been inspected or are subject to inspection under the rules and regulations of the Public Service Commission, Carrier Enforcement Division of the State Patrol, or the Division of Motor Carrier Services pursuant to Sections 75-363 through 75-369.07 R.R.S. Schools may own and operate coach buses for use on student activity trips if:
003.05 Compliance with Minimum Allowable Safety Criteria. As provided in Section 79-602 R.R.S., the school's appointed mechanics shall inspect and assure that pupil transportation vehicles meet the minimum allowable safety criteria. Any item not meeting such criteria shall be brought into compliance prior to the vehicle being used to transport students.