BP 3542Roles and Duties of Bus Drivers

Authority of School Bus Drivers

Students transported in a school bus shall be under the authority of, and responsible directly to, the driver of the bus. The driver shall be held responsible for the orderly conduct of the students while they are on the bus.

All bus drivers shall receive training as mandated by law. They also shall be familiar with and adhere to District policies and regulations relating to student transportation.

Legal Reference:

ALASKA STATUTES
28.15.046 Licensing of school bus drivers

ALASKA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
4 AAC 27.200 Approved school bus driver training courses
4 AAC 27.210 Certification of instructors
4 AAC 27.220 Minimum standards for school bus driver training courses
4 AAC 27.230 Issuance of school bus driver certificates under 4 AAC 27.200 (c)
4 AAC 27.235 Revocation of school bus driver training course approval
4 AAC 27.240 Revocation of instructor certificate