LAC 28:CXIII.1301. Safe Riding Practices

A. Because of the increased number of students being transported and the ever increasing number of accidents on the highways, there is a need to instruct students on safe riding practices and on proper evacuation of a school bus in case of an emergency. B. It is the responsibility of each LEA to develop policy that requires safe riding practices and proper emergency evacuation instruction for all students. Each LEA must have measures in place to ensure that all students have received intensive classroom instruction. Instruction must include the following: 1. student behavior; 2. identifying individuals who have authority over passengers; 3. loading and unloading procedures; 4. seat assignments; 5. acceptable conduct on the bus, e.g. talking, moving around, and use of windows; 6. keeping the bus clean; 7. care of the bus and its equipment; 8. emergency procedures, including evacuation drills; 9. meeting the bus, waiting for the bus, leaving the area after unloading; and 10. all other applicable local and state rules and regulations. C. This instruction shall be presented twice each year, at the beginning of each semester. Student instruction information should be coordinated to involve bus drivers, bus attendants, teachers and principals. D. The designated school administrator shall complete the safe riding practices classroom instruction form (Form T-7) each semester and send the completed form to the transportation office.