OAR 581-053-0225
Approved Training for School Bus Drivers

(1)

Training taught from material published by the Oregon Department of Education shall count towards a school bus driver’s average training hours when taught by a certified instructor within the scope of their certificate.

(2)

Training taught by a certified first aid instructor that results in the issuance of a first aid card demonstrating that a driver is trained in first aid. Proper certification of a first aid instructor is determined by the organization that issues a first aid card to the driver.

(3)

Training taught from material not published by ODE shall count towards a school bus driver’s required training hours if:

(a)

The transportation entity has an ODE approval letter on file; and

(b)

The training was conducted in accordance with the letter and applicable OARs.

(4)

ODE may approve training for inclusion in a school bus driver’s required training hours if the transportation entity:

(a)

Submits a letter to ODE requesting approval of the training that includes a list of instructors who will teach the material. If the instructors are not certified through ODE, then the letter shall include background information and supporting documentation to establish the instructor as an expert in the field being taught; and

(b)

A copy of the presentation material. This may include, but is not limited to, hand outs, outlines, and multimedia presentations.

(5)

If ODE approves training that has been properly submitted as required by section (3) of this rule, then ODE shall issue a letter that indicates:

(a)

The amount of time that will be accredited towards a school bus driver’s required training hours for attending the training;

(b)

The class and unit that the training will be assigned for record keeping purposes;

(c)

The instructor(s) that may teach the material; and

(d)

The expiration date for the approval shall be four years after the approval date.

(6)

Transportation entities may request a renewal of an expired approval letter or request that additional instructors be added to an approval letter by submitting:

(a)

A letter certifying that the material being taught has not changed since the original approval letter was issued by ODE

(b)

A list of instructors that will teach the material; and

(c)

A copy of the original letter issued by ODE.

(d)

Letters issued under this section will contain the same information as a letter issued in section (4) of this rule.

(7)

Approval letters issued before July 1, 2012 that do not have an expiration date shall expire on July 1, 2013 or four years after the issue date of the letter, whichever is later.

Source: Rule 581-053-0225 — Approved Training for School Bus Drivers, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=581-053-0225.

581‑053‑0002
Purpose and Applicability 581‑053‑0003
Definitions 581‑053‑0004
General 581‑053‑0010
Rules Governing Pupils Riding School Buses and School Activity Vehicles 581‑053‑0012
Waiver 581‑053‑0021
Minimum Record Retention Requirements 581‑053‑0031
Driving Hour Limitations 581‑053‑0040
Physical Examinations 581‑053‑0050
Driving and Criminal Records 581‑053‑0060
Refusals, Suspensions, Revocations and Invalid Certificates 581‑053‑0070
School Bus and School Activity Vehicle Acquisition, Maintenance and Inspection 581‑053‑0100
Non-Driving Related Certificates — Generally 581‑053‑0110
Supervisor Certificate 581‑053‑0120
Vehicle Inspector Certificate 581‑053‑0130
Assistant Trainer Certificate 581‑053‑0135
Reference Point Trainer Certificate 581‑053‑0140
Behind-the-Wheel Trainer Certificate 581‑053‑0145
Behind-the-Wheel Probationary Trainer Certificate 581‑053‑0150
Third Party Examiner Training and Support 581‑053‑0160
Core Instructor Certificate 581‑053‑0170
Core Refresher Instructor Certificate 581‑053‑0180
Transporting Students with Special Needs Instructor Certificate 581‑053‑0210
Administrative Requirements Pertaining to School Buses 581‑053‑0220
School Bus Driver’s Permit and Certificate 581‑053‑0225
Approved Training for School Bus Drivers 581‑053‑0230
Rules Pertaining to School Bus Drivers 581‑053‑0240
Minimum Standards for School Buses 581‑053‑0250
Retrofit Standards for Oregon School Buses 581‑053‑0310
Administrative Requirements Pertaining to Type 10 School Activity Vehicles 581‑053‑0320
Type 10 Driver Training and Approval 581‑053‑0330
Rules Pertaining to Type 10 Drivers 581‑053‑0340
Minimum Standards for Type 10 School Activity Vehicles 581‑053‑0410
Transportation Entity Requirements for Type 20 School Activity Vehicle Operation 581‑053‑0420
Type 20 Training and Certification 581‑053‑0430
Rules Pertaining to Type 20 Drivers 581‑053‑0440
Minimum Standards for Purpose Built Type 20 Vehicles 581‑053‑0445
Use of a School Bus as a Type 20 Vehicle 581‑053‑0511
District Requirements for Type 21 School Activity Vehicle Operation 581‑053‑0521
Type 21 Driver Training and Certification 581‑053‑0531
Rules Pertaining to Type 21 Drivers 581‑053‑0540
Minimum Standards for Type 21 Vehicles 581‑053‑0610
District Requirements for use of a Special Pupil Activity Bus 581‑053‑0615
Special Pupil Activity Bus (SPAB) Motor Carrier Requirements 581‑053‑0620
SPAB Driver Training and Certification 581‑053‑0630
Rules Pertaining to SPAB Drivers 581‑053‑0640
Minimum Standards for Special Pupil Activity Buses 581‑053‑0650
Minimum Standards for All-Electric School Buses
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 581-053-0225’s source at or​.us