Each school bus driver, with administrative authorization, shall conduct emergency evacuation instruction and drills for school bus riders at least twice a year and three times a year for Headstart students. The driver shall give an emergency evacuation drill or talk-through before each activity season. The school bus operator shall maintain a log containing the dates and times of drills. Additional emergency procedures must comply with the section entitled "Emergency & Rescue Procedures" on pages 171 to 173 of the National School Transportation Specifications & Procedures, 2015 Edition. Additional Emergency Evacuation procedures are also included in the South Dakota CDL Manual under the section titled "School Buses," Section 10.
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General Authority: SDCL 13-29-2, 13-29-6.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-29-2, 13-29-6.
Reference "Emergency & Rescue Procedures," pages, 171 to 173 National School Transportation Specifications & Procedures, 2015 Edition. Copies may be obtained from www.ncstonline.org. Cost: $55.