8414- School Bus Safety

The Superintendent of Schools and Building Principals shall cooperate with the governmental agencies on matters of safety. The district has determined that BUS-CAMS will be used to assist in the enforcement of transportation rules. They shall establish and check loading and unloading procedures at each school and student conduct on buses. The Superintendent shall arrange for bus emergency drills, including instruction in the use of windows as a means of escape in case of fire or accident, to take place a minimum of three times during the school year. Such drills shall include such instruction and be held at such times as required by the Regulations of the Commissioner.

Ref:

  • Education Law §§3602(7)(b); 3623; 3635-a
  • 8 NYCRR §156.3(h)(i)

Adoption date: May 27, 1997
Reviewed: August 28, 2017