Section 92-91-001 - General Information001.01Statutory Authority. This Chapter is adopted pursuant to Sections 79-318(12), and 79-607 of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska (R.R.S.).001.02Scope and Application. This Chapter governs: the qualifications and requirements for drivers of pupil transportation vehicles in public and non-public schools, along with operational procedures for pupil transportation vehicles. 001.02A This regulation is not intended to include: (i) legally licensed operators of vehicles which operate under the jurisdiction of the United States Department of Transportation, State Patrol Motor Carrier Enforcement Division of Motor Carrier Services or Nebraska Public Service Commission when used for activity trips as described in subsection 002.02 of this Chapter; (ii) private motor vehicles used exclusively to carry members of the vehicle owner's household; (iii) small vehicles used for activity purposes only except as stated in subsection 003.01 A; or (iv) the operation of small vehicles in emergency situations when approved by the school administrator or person designated by the local governing school board.001.03Related Regulations. An additional regulation promulgated by the Nebraska Department of Education is Chapter 92, Regulations Governing the Minimum Equipment Standards & Safety Inspection Criteria for Pupil Transportation Vehicles.001.04Penalty Provisions. Section 79-607 of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska (R.R.S.): provides that violations of traffic rules or regulations which relate to school bus transportation may result in a person being guilty of a Class V misdemeanor. 001.05Effective date and Implementation Date. Regardless of the effective date of this Chapter, the implementation (operative) date will be either January 1, 2019 or the effective date of this Chapter, whichever is later. Prior to that date, the provisions of 92 NAC 91 effective September 26, 2012 shall remain in effect.92 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 91, § 001
Amended effective 7/1/2019