[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 45, Volume 4]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 45CFR1310.17]



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                        TITLE 45--PUBLIC WELFARE

 

CHAPTER XIII--OFFICE OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 

                           AND HUMAN SERVICES

 

PART 1310_HEAD START TRANSPORTATION--Table of Contents

 

                  Subpart B_Transportation Requirements

 

Sec. 1310.17  Driver and bus monitor training.



    (a) Each agency providing transportation services must ensure that 

persons employed to drive vehicles used in providing such services will 

have received the training required under paragraphs (b) and (c) of this 

section no later than 90 days after the effective date of this section 

as established by Sec. 1310.2 of this part. The agency must ensure that 

drivers who are hired to drive vehicles used in providing transportation 

services after the close of the 90 day period must receive the training 

required under paragraphs (b) and (c) prior to transporting any child 

enrolled in the agency's program. The agency must further ensure that at 

least annually after receiving the training required under paragraphs 

(b) and (c), all drivers who drive vehicles used to provide such 

services receive the training required under paragraph (d) of this 

section.

    (b) Drivers must receive a combination of classroom instruction and 

behind-the-wheel instruction sufficient to enable each driver to:

    (1) operate the vehicle in a safe and efficient manner;

    (2) safely run a fixed route, including loading and unloading 

children, stopping at railroad crossings and performing other 

specialized driving maneuvers;

    (3) administer basic first aid in case of injury;

    (4) handle emergency situations, including vehicle evacuation 

procedures;

    (5) operate any special equipment, such as wheelchair lifts, 

assistance devices or special occupant restraints;

    (6) conduct routine maintenance and safety checks of the vehicle; 

and

    (7) maintain accurate records as necessary.

    (c) Drivers must also receive instruction on the topics listed in 45 

CFR 1304.52(k)(1), (2) and (3)(i) and the provisions of the Head Start 

Program Performance Standards for Children with Disabilities (45 CFR 

1308) relating to transportation services for children with 

disabilities.

    (d) Drivers must receive refresher training courses including the 

topics listed in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section and any 

additional necessary training to meet the requirements applicable in the 

State where the agency operates.

    (e) Each agency providing transportation services must ensure that 

drivers who transport children receiving the services qualify under the 

applicable driver training requirements in its State.

    (f) Each agency providing transportation services must ensure that:

    (1) the annual evaluation of each driver of a vehicle used to 

provide such services includes an on-board observation of road 

performance; and

    (2) before bus monitors assigned to vehicles used to provide such 

services begin their duties, they are trained on child boarding and 

exiting procedure,



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use of child restraint systems, any required paperwork, responses to 

emergencies, emergency evacuation procedures, use of special equipment, 

child pick-up and release procedures and pre- and post-trip vehicle 

check.