W. Va. Code R. § 126-89-2

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 126-89-2 - Incorporation by Reference

2.1. A copy of the West Virginia Minimum Requirements for Design and Equipment of School Buses Manual is attached. Copies may be obtained in the Office of the Secretary of State and in the West Virginia Department of Education, Division of Student Support Services

2.2. Summary of rules and regulations.

2.2.a. The West Virginia Board of Education has responsibility to establish Policy 4334 for the transportation of pupils. The West Virginia Department of Education endeavors to carefully consider the selection of components and construction procedures which contribute to the safety, welfare and comfort of those being transported. The school buses are designed and equipped to extend educational opportunities to all students. As such, periodic safety inspections shall be required as referenced by West Virginia Board of Education Policy 4336, West Virginia School Bus Transportation Policy and Procedures Manual, section 2.

2.2.b. Student transportation is an integral part of a comprehensive educational program and a very significant part of the challenge to provide a thorough and efficient system of education.

2.2.c. The repeal/replacement of Policy 4334 is intended to provide updates, corrections, deletions or additions to meet or exceed current Federal Motor Carriers Safety Standards Administration, herein after FMCSSA, and the current National Congress on School Transportation Standards for school buses, herein after NCSTS.

W. Va. Code R. § 126-89-2