Md. Code Regs. 13A.06.07.18

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024

Section 13A.06.07.18 - Taxicab Drivers Transporting Students with Disabilities

A. Taxicab drivers involved in transporting students with disabilities to nonpublic special education facilities shall:

(1) Meet all licensing requirements of the Motor Vehicle Administration;

(2) Pass the annual physical examination required by the Motor Vehicle Administration for school vehicle drivers;

(3) Have no evidence of a criminal history which in the opinion of the supervisor of transportation makes the individual unfit for employment;

(4) Receive a negative controlled substances test result as required under Regulation .11 of this chapter;

(5) Have a driving record that is acceptable to the supervisor of transportation; and

(6) Complete the preservice and in-service instruction as set forth in §C of this regulation.

B. A local school system shall maintain a file for each taxicab driver regularly engaged in handling and transporting students with disabilities. The file shall contain the following documents:

(1) Proof of proper license;

(2) Copy of physical examination;

(3) Copy of driving record;

(4) Results of controlled substance and alcohol tests;

(5) Copy of criminal background check; and

(6) Proof of preservice and in-service instruction as required under §C of this regulation.

C. Preservice and in-service instruction for taxicab drivers shall include information on disabling conditions, behavior management techniques, passenger safety restraints, emergency procedures, and other appropriate topics, unless a suitably trained attendant accompanies the student.

Md. Code Regs. 13A.06.07.18

Regulations .18 adopted effective October 1, 2001 (28:19 Md. R. 1686); recodified from .17 effective 49:4 Md. R. 301, eff. 2/21/2022; amended effective 50:14 Md. R. 594, eff. 7/24/2023