OAR 581-053-0610
District Requirements for use of a Special Pupil Activity Bus

(1)

A transportation entity may only use school buses, activity vehicles and Special Pupil Activity Buses (SPABs) to provide transportation for students for school activity trips. A transportation entity may only use a SPAB if the transportation entity and the SPAB meets the requirements of this rule.

(2)

The transportation entity shall notify the parents or guardians of students if the transportation entity is using SPABs for pupil transportation.

(3)

A chaperone is to be present on the SPAB any time students are present.

(4)

Transportation entity shall ensure that owners and operators of SPABs meet the requirements stated in OAR 581-053-0615 (Special Pupil Activity Bus (SPAB) Motor Carrier Requirements).

(a)

Transportation entities may only use a carrier that has a valid ODE Certificate of Carrier Approval.

(b)

Transportation entities may only use SPAB drivers that have been certified by the Oregon Department of Education.

(5)

Transportation entities should encourage students to:

(a)

Limit the amount of time that they are out of their seat during vehicle operation;

(b)

Have a good grip on seat back or designated hand grips when students are out of their seat during vehicle operation; and

(c)

Not walk or stand during stop and go traffic circumstances or while the SPAB is traveling roads with many twists and turns.

(6)

Transportation entities shall keep a copy of the SPAB carrier’s:

(a)

Current “Certificate of Carrier Approval” issued by the Oregon Department of Education.

(b)

List of qualified SPAB drivers.

(c)

Districts shall document and keep evidence of required safety instructions for 2 years.

(7)

Transportation entities shall report to the Oregon Department of Education SPAB carriers or their drivers that have been observed by patrons, staff, parents or students engaging in any of the following:

(a)

Violating speed laws;

(b)

Unsafe vehicle operation;

(c)

Unsafe or poorly maintained SPAB;

(d)

Inappropriate behavior, contact or language;

(e)

Students left or stranded because the carrier failed to perform duties of the contract; or

(f)

Supplies an unqualified SPAB driver.

Source: Rule 581-053-0610 — District Requirements for use of a Special Pupil Activity Bus, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=581-053-0610.

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

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