EEAE - School Bus Safety
File: EEAE
School Bus Safety
The safety and welfare of student riders will be the first consideration in all matters pertaining to transportation. Safety precautions will include the following:
- Students will be instructed as to the proper procedure for boarding and exiting from a school bus and in proper and safe conduct while aboard
- Emergency evacuation drills will be conducted at least twice a year to acquaint student riders with procedures in emergency situations.
- All vehicles used to transport students will be inspected periodically for conformance with state and federal safety requirements.
- Classroom instruction on bus safety will be provided as needed.
- Security camera systems may be installed on regular buses.
LEGAL REFS.: M.G.L. 90:7b as amended by Ch. 246 Acts of 1986
M.G.L. 990:1 et seq.; 713.2; 713.7L
Highway Safety Program Guideline No. 17
CROSS REF.: EB – Safety Program
Adopted by School Committee: 2/11/2020