14 Del. Admin. Code § 1150-5.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025

Section 1150-5.0 - School Bus Training Courses

5.1 Driver Training Course

5.1.1 Pursuant to 21 Del.C. § 2708 (b)(3), the DDOE develops and provides a Driver Training Course for applicants to gain the necessary knowledge and skills for a School Bus Driver.

5.1.2 The Driver Training Course shall meet the ELDT requirements under FMSCA for School Bus Drivers.

5.1.2.1 The Driver Training Course and the Theory course shall include instruction and a test covering at a minimum the following topics:

5.1.2.1.1 Motor Vehicle Laws;

5.1.2.1.2 DDOE Regulations;

5.1.2.1.3 School Bus Driver Responsibilities; and

5.1.2.1.4 School Bus Operating Procedures, such as:

5.1.2.1.4.1 Loading and unloading children, including the safe operation of stop signal devices, external mirror systems, flashing lights and other warning and passenger safety devices required for school buses by state or Federal law or regulation;

5.1.2.1.4.2 Emergency exits and procedures for safely evacuating passengers in an emergency;

5.1.2.1.4.3 State and Federal laws and regulations related to safely traversing highway rail grade crossings;

5.1.2.1.4.4 Vehicle Control;

5.1.2.1.5 School Bus Aide Responsibilities;

5.1.2.1.6 Defensive Driving and Accidents;

5.1.2.1.7 School Bus Emergencies;

5.1.2.1.8 First Aid;

5.1.2.1.9 Child Behavior and Pupil Management;

5.1.2.1.10 Transporting Exceptional Children.

5.2 CDSBD Trainer Instructor Course

5.2.1 The DDOE shall develop and provide a Certified Delaware School Bus Driver Trainer Instructor (CDSBD) Course for applicants to gain the necessary knowledge and skills and establish competence to be a CDSBD Trainer to instruct the CDSBD Training. The course areas covered shall include, at a minimum, techniques for instruction and those topics covered in the Driver Training Course.

5.2.1.1 All CDSBD Trainers who complete the CDSBD Trainer Instructor Course will receive a stipend based upon available funding.

5.2.2 All CDSBD Trainers will be paid a stipend based on available funding for providing the federally-approved ELDT Behind-the-Wheel instruction to School Bus Driver applicants.

14 Del. Admin. Code § 1150-5.0

12 DE Reg. 1086 (02/01/09)
18 DE Reg. 961 (6/1/2015)
24 DE Reg. 145 (8/1/2020) (Final)