OAR 581-053-0620
SPAB Driver Training and Certification

(1)

A person may not transport pupils in a SPAB unless the person has completed all requirements for a SPAB Certificate and meets the standards established by ODE for issuance of certificates or holds a valid School Bus Certificate or Permit.

(a)

ODE may issue a SPAB certificate to qualified individuals who have filed with ODE an application for SPAB certification, signed by an official designated by the motor carrier certifying that the driver:

(A)

Has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to perform the duties of a SPAB driver; and

(B)

To the best of the local employer’s knowledge, has not been convicted of any driving or criminal offense listed in OAR 581-053-0050 (Driving and Criminal Records) Driving and Criminal Records which could prevent certification.

(b)

Applicants shall:

(A)

Possess a valid CDL with the proper endorsements for the vehicle being driven.;

(B)

Possess a valid medical certificate; and

(C)

Pass a check of driving and criminal records as required in OAR 581-053-0050 (Driving and Criminal Records) Driving and Criminal Records.

(c)

SPAB certificates shall expire when the medical certificate expires.

(d)

Drivers shall strictly adhere to all alcohol and controlled substance use and testing requirements of the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) contained in 49 CFR parts 40 and 382.

(e)

In cases of serious illness, injury, or change in physical or mental condition which may impair ability to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of a SPAB driver re-examination and medical approval are required prior to resumption of driving.

(2)

Transportation entities and Carriers shall inform ODE if the driver no longer meets the qualifications of this rule.

Source: Rule 581-053-0620 — SPAB Driver Training and Certification, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=581-053-0620.

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 581-053-0620’s source at or​.us