Public School Laws Governing Pupil Transportation

Policies of the NC State Board of Education Regarding Pupil Transportation

Services by Governmental Units G.S. 66-58 section c(9b)
Stipulates allowable use of activity buses by outside groups (non-profits transporting children)

Law governing sale of tax-free fuel

DPI Office of Financial and Business Services Allotment Policy Manual - Transportation
(Including Idling Reduction Requirements)

Unlawful Use of a Mobile Phone G.S. 20-137.4

Other Laws

14-33. Misdemeanor assaults, batteries, and affrays, simple and aggravated; punishments.(school employees)
14-132.2. Willfully trespassing upon, damaging, or impeding the progress of a public school bus.

State TORT CLAIMS ACT

43-300.1. Claims against county and city boards of education for accidents involving school buses or school transportation service vehicles.

Tort Claims Coverage and Reimbursment Categories (August 1999)
Frequently Asked Questions about Tort Claims and Mileage Reimbursement

Motor Vehicle Laws

20-142.3. Certain vehicles (schoolbuses) must stop at railroad grade crossing.

20-217. Motor vehicles to stop for properly marked and designated school buses in certain instances; evidence of identity of driver.

20-4.01. Definition of School Bus, Activity Bus (section 27 D3)

Minimum Vacation Leave for School Bus Drivers - GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA;1997 SESSION; S.L. 1997-443; SENATE BILL 352
MINIMUM VACATION LEAVE FOR BUS DRIVERS Section 8.6.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, all regular school bus drivers, who have been employed for at least one academic year and who are not entitled to more than one day of paid vacation leave, are entitled to one day of paid vacation leave in each subsequent school year. An employee who is terminated or resigns before taking the leave day is not entitled to compensation for the day.

Federal Laws

McKinney-Vento Education Education of Homeless Children - Transportation Brief