Pupil Transportation

Pupil Transportation is a division of the Nebraska Safety Center at the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. The Pupil Transportation program was created in May of 2000 through a contract with the Nebraska Department of Education to provide services regarding Nebraska Department of Education's administrative rule code

Revisions to NDE Rule 91 - Effective 2/5/2020
More information can be found under Rules & Requirements

Training Sessions

A list of Level I and Level II classes can be found below. Choose Course Level and Month to see available courses. If the status is set as open you can click the link to go to the Pupil Transportation Database. If you already have an account you can login in and register for a course. If you do not have an account you will need to register for an account before registering for a course. If you will ONLY be driving a small vehicle, you must attend the first three hours of the level I. Instructions can be found below.

Pupil Transportation Database
Database Guide for Schools
Database Guide for Drivers

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Dates & Times	Status	Location	Instructor

May 25 - 8 AM - 2 PM May 26 - 8 AM - 1 PM	Open	5402 L Street, Omaha, NE	STA
May 28 - 9 AM - 12 PM	Open	ESU 16 Ogallala (314 W First St) MST TIME	Tina Easter
Jun 3 - 6 PM - 9 PM Jun 4 - 8 AM - 4 PM	Open	Nebraska Safety Center Driving Range (1801 N Railroad St, Kearney, NE)	Becky Shafto
Jun 5 - 9 AM - 12 PM	Open	Innovation Campus - Nebraska Safety Center (2125 Transformation Dr, Suite 1260, Lincoln, NE 68508)	Vicki Hillman
Jun 5 - 2 PM - 5 PM	Open	Nebraska Safety Center Driving Range (1801 N Railroad St, Kearney, NE)	Becky Shafto
Jun 13 - 8 AM - 2:30PM Jun 14 - 8 AM - 2:30PM	Open	Bellevue Public Schools' Transportation Center in Bellevue, NE (2824 Arboretum Dr.)	Mark Ofsanik
Jun 15 - 9 AM - 5 PM Jun 16 - 9 AM - 12 PM	Open	OPS - 3833 N 72nd Street	OPS
Jun 15 - 9 AM - 2:30PM Jun 16 - 9 AM - 2:30PM	Open	Fremont Bus Barn (957 N. Pierce St) Park on East Side 'Please Bring Lunch'	Kevin Coates
Jun 16 - 9 AM - 12 PM	Open	Bellevue Public Schools' Transportation Center in Bellevue, NE (2824 Arboretum Dr.)	Mark Ofsanik
Jun 17 - 2 PM - 5 PM MOUNTAIN TIME	Open	ESU 16 Ogallala (314 W First St) MST TIME	Tina Easter
Jun 17 - 6 PM - 9 PM Jun 18 - 8 AM - 4 PM	Open	Pleasanton High School Distance Learning Center (303 West Church St, Pleasanton, NE)	Becky Shafto
Jun 19 - 2 PM - 5 PM	Open	Pleasanton High School Distance Learning Center (303 West Church St, Pleasanton, NE)	Becky Shafto
Jun 20 - 9 AM - 12 PM	Open	Papillion-LaVista Community Schools in LaVista, NE (8130 Giles Rd; Employee Break Room)	Linda Herlacher
Jun 21 - 9 AM - 12 PM	Open	Papillion-LaVista Community Schools in LaVista, NE (8130 Giles Rd; Employee Break Room)	Linda Herlacher
Jun 22 - 9 AM - 12 PM	Open	Fremont Bus Barn (957 N. Pierce St) Park on East Side	Kevin Coates
Jun 25 - 9 AM - 3 PM Jun 26 - 9 AM - 2 PM	Open	Innovation Campus - Nebraska Safety Center (2125 Transformation Dr, Suite 1260, Lincoln, NE 68508)	Vicki Hillman
Jun 27 - 5 PM - 9 PM Jun 28 - 5 PM - 9 PM Jun 29 - 5 PM - 9 PM	Open	Zoom Class \| Central Time	Matt Quiring
Jul 8 - 2 PM - 5 PM MOUNTAIN TIME Jul 9 - 8 AM - 5 PM MOUNTAIN TIME	Open	ESU 16 Ogallala (314 W First St) MST TIME	Tina Easter
Jul 8 - 6 PM - 9 PM Jul 9 - 8 AM - 4 PM	Open	Nebraska Safety Center Driving Range (1801 N Railroad St, Kearney, NE)	Becky Shafto
Jul 10 - 9 AM - 12 PM MST	Open	ESU 16 Ogallala (314 W First St) MST TIME	Tina Easter
Jul 10 - 2 PM - 5 PM	Open	Nebraska Safety Center Driving Range (1801 N Railroad St, Kearney, NE)	Becky Shafto
Jul 11 - 8 AM - 2:30PM Jul 12 - 8 AM - 2:30PM	Open	Bellevue Public Schools' Transportation Center in Bellevue, NE (2824 Arboretum Dr.)	Mark Ofsanik
Jul 14 - 9 AM - 12 PM	Open	Bellevue Public Schools Transportation Center in Bellevue, NE (2824 Arboretum Dr.)	Mark Ofsanik
Jul 15 - 6 PM - 9 PM Jul 16 - 8 AM - 4 PM	Open	Pleasanton High School Distance Learning Center (303 West Church St, Pleasanton, NE)	Becky Shafto
Jul 17 - 2 PM - 5 PM	Open	Pleasanton High School Distance Learning Center (303 West Church St, Pleasanton, NE)	Becky Shafto
Jul 19 - 9 AM - 12 PM	Open	Papillion-LaVista Community Schools in LaVista, NE (8130 Giles Rd; Employee Break Room)	Linda Herlacher
Jul 20 - 9 AM - 12 PM	Open	Papillion-LaVista Community Schools in LaVista, NE (8130 Giles Rd; Employee Break Room)	Linda Herlacher
Jul 27 - 9 AM - 4 PM Jul 28 - 9 AM - 1 PM	Open	Zoom Class \| Central Time	Sharon Dowding

Requirements to Become Qualified to Drive - Effective 07/01/2019; Revised 2/5/20

Requirements for Current Drivers and Employers - Effective 07/01/2019; Revised 2/5/20

Rule 91
Driver Qualifications and Operational Procedures for Pupil Transportation Vehicles
Summary of Rule 91 Revisions - Effective 07/01/2019

Rule 92

Regulations Governing the Minimum Equipment Standards and Safety Inspection Criteria for Pupil Transportation Vehicles Basic Information needed to develop the skills, attitudes, amd knowledge for safe and effective driving.
Summary of Rule 92 Revisions - Effective 07/01/2019

Pupil Transportation Guide

COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

More information is available on the DMV website or you may call (402) 471-3861.

Level I | 11 Hour Course

The Level I 11 hour course is designed for driver who will be driving a small bus with 15 or less passengers (category B) or a school bus with 16 or more passenger (category C). Registrations must be done through the database in order to take the course. Course details can be found above. In addition, individuals must complete a Behind the Wheel/Pre-Drive to be qualified to drive. A driver is required to take the Level II within five years of their Level I.

Level I | Three Hour Course

The three hour Level I course is designed for drivers who will be driving ONLY a small vehicle. Individuals who need the three hour course will attend the first three hours of the Level I course. Registrations must be done through the database in order to take the course. In addition, individuals must complete a Behind the Wheel/Pre-Drive to be qualified to drive. A driver is required to take the Level II within five years of their Level I.

Level II | Three hour course

The level II course is a refresher course for all drivers who have completed a Level I and the course must be taken within five years of your Level I course. Registrations must be done through the database in order to take the course.

Materials students must bring to Level I and Level II courses:

Current Driver’s License
Download and Print a copy of the Pupil Transportation Guide(THIS WILL NOT BE PROVIDED)

Level I and Level II Zoom Expectations:

Attendance - will be monitored throughout the length of the session. If there seems to be an issue with participation, attendance credit will not be given for the course unless there is communication with the instructor or other NSC staff.
Breaks - If breaks take place please use these times to use the restroom, chat with peers, and use your cell phone.
Phones/Other Electronic Devices - Phones will need to be put away as they serve as a distraction to not only the participant, but also the instructor.
Cameras on - The NSC understands that not every individual will have access to a video camera for zoom at home. This is a school/driver responsibility to make certain that the driver(s) has/have access to the technology to make these sessions a success.
Test Technology Ahead of Session - Test your technology ahead of your zoom session. We have limited time to troubleshoot the day of the course. Make sure your equipment is ready to go.
Arrive Early - Plan to sign in a little early to prevent technology issues from popping up.

How to Zoom Guide

Notice:

In the event of weather related cancellations - an email will be sent to the email address provided in the database and we will attempt to place phone calls to both the employer and student phone numbers. If you are concerned about weather conditions in your area - please contact the Nebraska Safety Center at 1 (800) 854-7867 or (308) 865-1550 or email bus@unk.edu for more information.

Registrations must be received 7 school days prior to the beginning course date. Registrations received less than 7 school days prior to the beginning course date cannot be guaranteed a seat in the requested course.

CDL Requirements
If the vehicle requires the driver to hold a CDL, the applicant must hold a Learner’s Permit for Commercial Vehicles (LPC) prior to the “behind the wheel” evaluation. In order to obtain the LPC the applicant must pass a general knowledge written examination based on the information contained in the CDL Manual.

A school bus Pre-Trip Inspection video can be found at the DMV's website: http://www.dmv.nebraska.gov/examining/CDL.html

All employers are required to provide two hours of in-service each year for all Pupil Transportation drivers.

Two Hour In-Service must include:

Emergency Evacuations
Loading and Unloading
Student Management
Vehicle Inspections
School District Safe Pupil Transportation Plan

Read all of the steps below to obtain access to the training.

To sign up for the training you can Register Here.
Once the survey is fully completed. You will then receive an email with a link to the contract please fill out the client information then begin signing.
Access to the video will be granted to the people list on the survey.
The Safety Center will send an invoice to the school for payment.
We recommend that the training is completed in a group setting but can be done individually as well. If done individually, please email us a completed list of driver’s emails.
Your purchase of the training is valid for only your school to use and good for the school year. The link to the in-service will expire on 5-31-22.

Employers can cover the training or the Nebraska Safety Center can provide the In-Service training. Two Hour In-Service Training flyer or contact us for additional details at bus@unk.edu or 308.865.1550.

Entry Level Driver Training

The Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations are Federal requirements for training for entry-level drivers. These regulations must be completed before being permitted to take certain commercial drivers’ license (CDL) skills or knowledge tests on or after February 7^,2022.

Below you will find a link to the Training Provider Registry. Registered providers will improve highway safety by ensuring that entry-level drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) complete training as required by the new ELDT regulations. The Nebraska Safety Center will not be providing ELDT for schools. In addition, Level I training that the Nebraska Safety Center provides is separate training that a driver must complete per Rule 91.

ELDT Resources

https://nsta-nebraska.com/website-links/

https://tpr.fmcsa.dot.gov/

Nebraska School Transportation Association

https://nsta-nebraska.com/

Who is considered an entry-level driver? Individuals applying to:

Obtain a Class A CDL or Class B CDL for the first time
Upgrade an existing Class B CDL to a Class A CDL
Obtain a school bus (S), passenger (P), or hazardous materials (H) endorsement for the first time

Pupil Transportation Level Certification Materials

General Pupil Transportation Information

Medical Exams using the Medical Registry

NDE Pupil Transportation Rule 91 and Rule 92 (effective March 9, 2008) states that beginning June 7, 2011, vans originally manufactured as 15-passenger vans and modified so the seating was 10 passengers or less (not including the driver) can no longer be used to transport students. This ban does not include 12-passenger vans which have been modified by the dealer or manufacturer.