LAC 28:CXIII.1101. Determining Emergency Evacuations

A. Safety is the key word for school transportation in Louisiana. The most important obligation shared by all persons involved in school transportation is their collective responsibility for the safety of the passengers at all times. The safety of the passengers must be considered first when evacuating a school bus. B. Mandatory emergency evacuation procedures as defined by BESE and outlined in the Louisiana School Bus Operator Training Manual must be enforced for all emergency evacuations. C. School bus drivers are responsible for determining when it is safe for students to exit the bus when an emergency occurs. If the bus is not in danger, the decision to exit the bus must be based on the security of the passengers. D. Decide whether or not to evacuate the bus. Evacuate the bus if any of these conditions exist: 1. presence of fire or toxic fumes; 2. danger of fire; 3. unsafe position of the bus; or 4. hazardous weather conditions.