Pupil Transportation
Pupil Transportation Mask Requirement (08/03/2021)
Although there is disagreement at the Federal level on whether masks are required to be used on school buses, it is NDE’s position based on the letter linked below, that masks are recommended but not required. This position is based on the President’s Executive Order excluding school buses from the mask requirement imposed on other domestic modes of transportation. It is possible the President could change this directive in the future so it’s important that all districts continue to follow the latest information and requirements related to COVID-19. |
New Guidance: Pupil Transportation and Summer School (posted 03/04/2021) |
Busing on the Lookout Program (posted 07/31/2019)
Pupil Transportation Checklist (07/01/2020)
2021/22 Pupil Transportation Reminders (revised 12/21/2021)
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Drug & Alcohol Testing Information (04/28/2020)
New Federal CDL Requirements (effective 07/08/2015)
NHSTA School Bus Driver In-Service Series
“Certified Medical Examiner” Requirement / Obstructed Sleep Apnea Studies
Best Practices for Use of Booster Seats
- Booster Seat Safety Tips
- Boosters are for Big Kids
- Resource for Choosing & Using Child Safety Restraint Systems
Driver Requirements (Federal and State requirement matrices)
Downloads (pdf files)
- CDL Manual
- Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspection
- Mechanic’s Vehicle Inspection
- Pre-Service Evaluation and Road Test Form (revised 08/22/2019)
- Pupil Transportation Guide (revised 08/07/2019)
- Pupil Transportation Reminders (2021/22) (revised 12/21/2021)
- Section 10 – Commercial Driver’s Manual
Outside Links
- American School Bus Council
- Physical Form / Medical Applications
- Choosing & Using Child Safety Restraint Systems
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Information
- National Association of Pupil Transportation
- National Center for Safe Routes to School
- National School Transportation Association
- Nebraska Safety Center
- Nebraska School Transportation Association (NSTA)
Program Contacts
- Stephanie DeGroot: (402) 540-0649 or stephanie.degroot@nebraska.gov
- Bryce Wilson: (402) 471-4320 or bryce.wilson@nebraska.gov