Section 280-RICR-30-15-10.4 - Responsibilities of the Coordinator of School Bus TransportationA. The Coordinator of School Bus Transportation shall assure that every applicant approved for a School Bus Operator Certificate is of good character, good health, and has a good driving record, by performing the following actions: 1. Obtaining a written State and Local criminal record2. Review of a physical examination report completed by a physician3. Initial Review of a Certified Driver record to determine the operator driving history and a periodic check of the operator=s driving record will be conducted to determine whether the operator is still entitled to a school bus certificate.4. Establishment of a file for each school bus driver containing the following information and documents: a. Application for a school bus certificateb. Physical examination reportc. State and Local Bureau of Criminal Investigation reportse. Reports of involvement in any school bus accidentg. Driver Training and retraining reports and certificatesi. Certificate Number and Date issuedj. Other appropriate records5. Periodic review of all records pertaining to certified school bus operators with regard to established criteria for denying a school bus certificate.6. Establish in conjunction with the agency designated by the Director of Transportation a ten (10) hour education program, a three (3) hour recertification program, and a road test if required.7. Promote school bus safety throughout the State of Rhode Island.8. Assist in development of the inspection process for school buses.280 R.I. Code R. 280-RICR-30-15-10.4
Amended effective 1/1/2019