Student transportation in private cars occurs fre­ quently when small groups of students are participating in an interscholastic activity or field trip and a school vehicle is not available. Most often, the driver is a coach or teacher who uses his or her own car. If that trans­ portation has been deemed appropriate, you should do

Whenever possible, students should be transported to school-related activities in authorized vehicles owned by or contracted by the District.

No, teachers should refrain from driving students in their cars unless they have written permission from both the school administration and parents or in the event of an emergency. Teachers and other school employees that drive students in their personal cars would be taking a huge risk.

Nov 12, 2015 · drivers of van to take Van Safety through our Safe Schools site. Your safety and the safety of your passengers is our primary concern. It is the driver’s responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner and to drive defensively to prevent injuries and property damage.

Jul 30, 2019 · Many organizations, contractors, and schools use vans and buses to transport students for a variety of reasons. There are many criteria that determine whether a van or bus used to transport students or passengers for an educational purpose is subject to commercial or safety regulations.

A school district may not require or allow a child to stand on a school bus or passenger van that is in motion. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1029, Sec. 2, eff. June 19, 1997.

There are many criteria that determine whether a van or bus used to transport students or passengers for an educational purpose is subject to commercial or safety regulations.

Aug 30, 2018 · NHTSA: The Safety Act (SAFETEA-LU) prohibits a school or school system from purchasing or leasing a new 15-passenger van if it will be used significantly by or on behalf of the school or school system to transport preprimary, primary, or secondary school students to or from school or related events, unless the van complies with FMVSSs ...

Whenever possible, school buses or district owned vehicles should be used for the transportation of students. However, this may not always be possible and/or practical. In the event this happens, private vehicles may be used to transport students.

Teachers who drive students in their own vehicles are placing themselves in potentially difficult situations if a student or their parents complain. This is not a risk that teachers should take, even for the child of friends.