OAR 581-053-0320
Type 10 Driver Training and Approval

Oregon Department of Education shall approve a type 10 driver who:

(1)

Is at least 18 years of age;

(2)

Possesses a valid driver license or commercial driver license;

(3)

Is not disqualified based on driving or criminal record as required in OAR 581-053-0050 (Driving and Criminal Records);

(4)

Receives emergency procedure and evacuation training, vehicle pretrip inspection training and all other training as determined necessary by the transportation entity;

(5)

Submits an application for type 10 driver approval signed by a supervisor certifying:

(a)

The employer will immediately notify ODE if the employer learns of any changes to the applicant’s driving and criminal records that could disqualify them from driving under OAR 581-053-0050 (Driving and Criminal Records) and ensure that the driver complies with all applicable OARs;

(b)

The applicant will be trained in first aid within 120 days of ODE approval. The applicant shall remain trained in first aid to maintain approval with ODE.

(6)

A type 10 driver may use a type 10 vehicle for a regular home to school route if:

(a)

The applicant meets all minimum requirements for a type 10 driver listed in this rule;

(b)

The applicant demonstrates the knowledge and ability to operate a type 10 vehicle safely and to perform related duties; and

(c)

The applicant has passed a driving skills test and written knowledge test of laws and regulations if the applicant will be transporting students from home to school.

(7)

ODE shall maintain a list of approved drivers for each school district. The approved driver list will be sent to each transportation entity twice a year, and shall be made available on request.

(8)

Occasional/emergency use provision - A person who does not currently meet the driver requirements for a type 10 vehicle may be used on an occasional/emergency basis if such driver:

(a)

Is judged competent by the local supervisor;

(b)

Possesses a valid driver license or commercial driver license;

(c)

Does not operate vehicles under this provision more than three days in any given fiscal year (July 1 to June 30); and

(d)

Is not transporting students to and from school on regularly scheduled routes.

Source: Rule 581-053-0320 — Type 10 Driver Training and Approval, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=581-053-0320.

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 581-053-0320’s source at or​.us