1310 Transportation - Module Two

This Head Start Standards Training Module includes 1310.12 - 1310.22
Pages 201 - 204

Successful completion of this Programmed Learning Packet will provide you with 30 minutes of training.

 

Office of Human Development Services, HHS

§ 1310.16

(1)

for use of height- and weight-appropriate child restraint systems; and

(2)

 with a reverse beeper.

(c) As provided in 45 CFR 1310.2(a), paragraph (b) of this section does not apply to vehicles purchased for use in transporting children served under the home-based option for Head Start and Early Head Start.

EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: At 66 FR 5311, Jan. 18, 2001, § 1310.12(a) was added, effective January 18, 2006.

§ 1310.13 Maintenance of vehicles.

Each agency providing transportation services must ensure that vehicles used to provide such services are maintained in safe operating condition at all times. The organization operating the vehicle must establish and implement procedures for:

(a) a thorough safety inspection of each vehicle on at least an annual basis through an inspection program licensed or operated by the State;

(b) systematic preventive maintenance on such vehicles; and

(c) daily pre-trip inspection of the vehicles by the driver.

"The organization operating the vehicle must establish and implement procedures for daily pre-trip inspection of the vehicles by the driver."

§ 1310.14 Inspection of new vehicles at the time of delivery.

Each agency providing transportation services must ensure that bid announcements for school buses and allowable alternate vehicles for use in transporting children in its program include the correct specifications and a clear statement of the vehicle’s intended use. Such agencies must ensure that there is a prescribed procedure for examining such vehicles at the time of delivery to ensure that they are equipped in accordance with the bid specifications and that the manufacturer’s certification of compliance with the applicable FMVSS is included with the vehicle.

§ 1310.15 Operation of vehicles.

Each agency providing transportation services, either directly or through an arrangement with another organization or an individual, to children enrolled in its program must ensure that:

(a) On a vehicle equipped for use of such devices, any child weighing 50 pounds or less is seated in

 

a child restraint system appropriate to the height and weight of the child while the vehicle is in motion.

(b) Baggage and other items transported in the passenger compartment are properly stored and secured and the aisles remain clear and the doors and emergency exits remain unobstructed at all times.

(c)

(1)

Effective June 21, 2004, there is at least one bus monitor on board at all times, with additional bus monitors provided as necessary, such as when needed to accommodate the needs of children with disabilities. As provided in 45 CFR 1310.2(a), this paragraph does not apply to transportation services to children served under the home-based option for Head Start and Early Head Start.
(2)

The responsible HHS official may approve a request to extend the effective date under paragraph (a) of this section to not later than January 20, 2006, if:
  (i)

Notification is received by March 1, 2004 that such a request to the responsible HHS official will be forthcoming; and
  (ii)

The request for an extension is submitted by April 1, 2004 with information documenting that an extension through the period requested (but not later than January 20, 2006) would be in the best interest of the children served by the Head Start or Early Head Start programs, as set out in guidance provided by HHS.

(d) Except for bus monitors who are assisting children, all vehicle occupants must be seated and wearing height- and weight- appropriate safety restraints while the vehicle is in motion.

"Baggage and other items transported in the passenger compartment are properly stored and secured and the aisles remain clear and the doors and emergency exits remain unobstructed at all times."

[66 FR 5311, Jan. 18, 2001, as amended at 69 FR 2517, Jan. 16, 2004]

§ 1310.16 Driver qualifications.

(a) Each agency providing transportation services must ensure that persons who drive vehicles used to provide such services, at a minimum:

(1)

in States where such licenses are granted, have a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) for vehicles in the same class as the vehicle the driver will operating; and
(2) meet any physical, mental, and other requirements established under
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Test Questions:

    Select the correct "True" or "False" option.
1.

The organization operating the vehicle must establish and implement procedures for weekly inspections of the vehicles by the driver.  (1310.13)
  True  
  False  
2.

There must be at least one bus monitor on board if needed to accommodate the needs of children with disabilities.  (1310.15)
  True  
  False  
3.

Except for bus monitors who are assisting children, all vehicle occupants must be seated and wearing height- and weight- appropriate safety restraints while the vehicle is in motion.  (1310.15)
  True  
  False  
45 CFR Ch. XIII (10–1–05 Edition)

§ 1310.17
 

applicable law or regulations as necessary to perform job-related functions with any necessary reasonable accommodations.

(b) Each agency providing transportation services must ensure that there is an applicant review process for use in hiring drivers, that applicants for  driver positions must be advised of the specific background checks required at the time application is made, and that there are criteria for the rejection of unacceptable applicants. The applicant review procedure must include, at minimum:

(1)

all elements specified in 45 CFR 1304.52(b), with additional disclosure by the applicant of all moving traffic violations, regardless of penalty;
(2)

a check of the applicant’s driving record through the appropriate State agency, including a check of the applicant’s record through the National Driver Register, if available in the State; and
(3)

after a conditional offer of employment to the applicant and before the applicant begins work as a driver, a medical examination, performed by a licensed doctor of medicine or osteopathy, establishing that the individual possesses the physical ability to perform any job-related functions with any necessary accommodations.

(c) As provided in 45 CFR 1310.2(a), this section does not apply to transportation services to children served under the home-based option for Head Start and Early Head Start.

"Each agency providing transportation services must ensure that there is an applicant review process for use in hiring drivers, ..."

§ 1310.17 Driver and bus monitor training.

(a) Each agency providing transportation  services must ensure that persons employed to drive vehicles used in providing such services will have received the training required under paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section no later than 90 days after the effective date of this section as established by § 1310.2 of this part. The agency must ensure that drivers who are hired to drive vehicles used in providing transportation services after the close of the  90 day period must receive the training required under paragraphs (b) and (c) prior to transporting any child enrolled in the agency’s program. The agency must further ensure that at least annually

 

after receiving the training required under paragraphs (b) and (c), all drivers who drive vehicles used to provide such services receive the training required under paragraph (d) of this section.

(b) Drivers must receive a combination of classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel instruction sufficient to enable each driver to:

(1) operate the vehicle in a safe and efficient manner;
(2)

safely run a fixed route, including loading and unloading children, stopping at railroad crossings and performing other specialized driving maneuvers;
(3)

administer basic first aid in case of injury;
(4)

handle emergency situations, including vehicle evacuation procedures;
(5)

operate any special equipment, such as wheelchair lifts, assistance devices or special occupant restraints;
(6)

conduct routine maintenance and safety checks of the vehicle; and
(7) maintain accurate records as necessary.

(c) Drivers must also receive instruction on the topics listed in 45 CFR 1304.52(k)(1), (2) and (3)(i) and the provisions of the Head Start Program Performance Standards for Children with Disabilities (45 CFR 1308) relating to transportation services for children with disabilities.

(d) Drivers must receive refresher training courses including the topics listed in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section and any additional necessary training to meet the requirements applicable in the State where the agency operates.

(e) Each agency providing transportation services must ensure that drivers who transport children receiving the services qualify under the applicable driver training requirements in its State.

(f) Each agency providing transportation services must ensure that:

(1)

the annual evaluation of each driver of a vehicle used to provide such services includes an on-board observation of road performance; and
(2) before bus monitors assigned to vehicles used to provide such services begin their duties, they are trained on child boarding and exiting procedure,

"Drivers must also receive instruction on ... Head Start Program Performance Standards for Children with Disabilities (45 CFR 1308) relating to transportation services for children with disabilities."

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Test Questions:

    Select the correct "True" or "False" option.
4.

The applicant review procedure must include, at minimum a check of the applicant’s driving record through the appropriate State agency, including a check of the applicant’s record through the National Driver Register, if available in the State.  (1310.16)
  True  
  False  
5.

The agency must ensure that drivers who are hired to drive vehicles used in providing transportation services after the close of the  60 day period must receive the training on how to handle emergency situations, including vehicle evacuation procedures.  (1310.17)
  True  
  False  
6.

Each agency providing transportation services must ensure that the annual evaluation of each driver of a vehicle used to provide such services includes an on-board observation of road performance.  (1310.17)
  True  
  False  

 

Office of Human Development Services, HHS

§ 1310.21

 

use of child restraint systems, any required paperwork, responses to emergencies, emergency evacuation procedures, use of special equipment, child pick-up and release procedures and pre- and post-trip vehicle check.

Subpart C—Special Requirements

§ 1310.20 Trip routing.

(a) Each agency providing transportation services must ensure that in planning fixed routes the safety of the children being transported is the primary consideration.

(b) The agency must also ensure that the following basic principles of trip routing are adhered to:
(1)

The time a child is in transit to and from the Head Start or Early Head Start program must not exceed one hour unless there is no shorter route available or any alternative shorter route is either unsafe or impractical.
(2)

Vehicles must not be loaded beyond the maximum passenger capacity at any time.
 (3) Vehicles must not be required to back up or make ‘‘U’’ turns, except when necessary for reasons of safety or because of physical barriers.
(4) Stops must be located to minimize traffic disruptions and to afford the driver a good field of view in front of and behind the vehicle.
(5)

When possible, stops must be located to eliminate the need for children to cross the street or highway to board or leave the vehicle.
(6)

If children must cross the street before boarding or after leaving the vehicle because curbside drop off or pick up is impossible, they must be escorted across the street by the bus monitor or another adult.
(7)

Specific procedures must be established for use of alternate routes in the case of hazardous conditions that could affect the safety of the children who are being transported, such as ice or water build up, natural gas line breaks, or emergency road closing. In selecting among alternatives, transportation providers must choose routes that com-ply as much as possible with the requirements of this section.

"If children must cross the street before boarding or after leaving the vehicle because curbside drop off or pick up is impossible, they must be escorted across the street by the bus monitor or another adult."

§ 1310.21 Safety education.

(a) Each agency must provide training for parents and children in pedestrian safety. The training provided to children must be developmentally appropriate and an integral part of program experiences. The need for an adult to accompany a preschool child while crossing the street must be emphasized in the training provided to parents and children. The required transportation and pedestrian safety education of children and parents, except for the bus evacuation drills required by paragraph (d) of this section, must be provided within the first thirty days of the program year.

(b) Each agency providing transportation services, directly or through another organization or an individual, must ensure that children who receive such services are taught:
(1)

safe riding practices;
(2)

safety procedures for boarding and leaving the vehicle;
(3)

safety procedures in crossing the street to and from the vehicle at stops;
(4)  recognition of the danger zones around the vehicle; and
(5)

emergency evacuation procedures,  including participating in an emergency evacuation drill conducted on the vehicle the child will be riding

(c) Each agency providing transportation services must provide training for parents that:
(1)

emphasizes the importance of escorting their children to the vehicle stop and the importance of reinforcing the training provided to children regarding vehicle safety; and
(2)

complements the training provided to their children so that safety practices can be reinforced both in Head Start and at home by the parent.

"The required transportation and pedestrian safety education of children and parents, ... must be provided within the first thirty days of the program year."

(d) Each agency providing transportation services must ensure that at least two bus evacuation drills in addition to the one required under paragraph (b)(5) of this section are conducted during the program year.

(e) Each agency providing transportation services must develop activities to remind children of the safety procedures.  These activities must be developmentally appropriate, individualized and be an integral part of the Head Start or Early Head Start program activities.
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Test Questions:

    Select the correct "True" or "False" option.
7.

Vehicles must not be required to back up or make ‘‘U’’ turns, except when necessary for reasons of safety or because of physical barriers.  (1310.20)
  True  
  False  
8.

The required transportation and pedestrian safety education of children and parents must be provided within the first 45 days of the program year.  (1310.21)
  True  
  False  
9.

Each agency providing transportation services must ensure that an evacuation drill is conducted during the program year.  (1310.21)
  True  
  False  
45 CFR Ch. XIII (10–1–05 Edition)

§ 1310.22

§ 1310.22 Children with disabilities.

(a) Effective January 18, 2006 each agency must ensure that there are school buses or allowable alternate vehicles adapted or designed for transportation of children with disabilities available as necessary to transport such children enrolled in the program.  This requirement does not apply to the transportation of children receiving home-based services unless school buses or allowable alternate vehicles are used to transport the other children served under the home-based option by the grantee. Whenever possible, children with disabilities must be transported in the same vehicles used to transport other children enrolled in the Head Start or Early Head Start program.

(b) Each Head Start, Early Head Start and delegate agency must ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.), the HHS regulations at 45 CFR part 84, implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794), and the Head Start Program Performance Standards on Services for Children with Disabilities (45 CFR part 1308) as they apply to transportation services.

(c) Each agency must specify any special transportation requirements for a child with a disability when preparing the child’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) or Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP), and ensure that in all cases special transportation requirements in a child’s IEP or IFSP are followed, including:
(1)

special pick-up and drop-off requirements;
(2) special seating requirements;
(3) special equipment needs;
(4) any special assistance that may be required; and
(5) any special training for bus drivers and monitors.

 EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: At 66 FR 5311, Jan. 18, 2001, § 1310.22(a) was added, effective January 18, 2006.

§ 1310.23 Coordinated transportation.

(a) Each agency providing transportation services must make reasonable efforts to coordinate transportation resources with other human services

agencies in its community in order to control costs and to improve the quality and the availability of transportation services.

(b) At a minimum, the agency must:

(1)

identify the true costs of providing transportation in order to knowledgeably compare the costs of providing transportation directly versus contracting for the service;
(2) explore the option of participating in any coordinated public or private transportation systems existing in the community; and
(3)

where no coordinated public or private non-profit transportation system exists in the community, make every effort to identify other human services agencies also providing transportation services and, where reasonable, to participate in the establishment of a local transportation coordinating council.

 

 

 
204

Test Questions:

    Select the correct "True" or "False" option.
10.

Whenever possible, children with disabilities must be transported in the same vehicles used to transport other children enrolled in the Head Start or Early Head Start program.  (1310.22)
  True  
  False  
11.

Transportation requirements for a child with a disability when preparing the child’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) or Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) could include special training for bus drivers.  (1310.22)
  True  
  False  

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