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California Transportation Data
Elements At-a-Glance* (2004-2005 School Year)
updated 12/14/06
Public School Districts**

990

Total Public K-12 Enrolled Students

6,322,189

Students Transported at Public Expense

925,624

Percent Students Transported

14.6%

Estimated Annual Student Rides
(based on a 175-day school year)

382,169,865

School District-Owned School Buses

17,334

Private Contractor-Owned School Buses

8,791

Total Yellow School Buses in State

26,165

Total K-12 Expenditures***
$36.879 bn
Annual State Funding
for K-12 Transportation

$469,538,000

Percent School Transportation Cost
of Total Annual K-12 Expenditure
1.27%
Average Transportation
Cost Per Pupil
$843
Average Annual Cost Per Special Needs Student
$5,012.00
*2007 School Transportation News Buyer's Guide
**National Education Association, 2003
***National Association of State Budget Officers, 2006

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California School Transportation Contacts:

John Green, supervisor
Office of School Transportation
California Department of Education
3500 Reed Ave.
West Sacramento, CA 95605
916/375-7100
916-375-7110
jgreen@cde.ca.gov

California Association of School Transportation Officials
Alexandra Robinson, president
4710 Cardin Street
San Diego, CA 92111
858/496-8710
858-496-8705
arobinson@sandi.net
2,200 members, comprised of school bus contractors, transportation administrators and supervisors, mechanics, bus drivers. Founded in 1968, association meets bi-monthly and holds annual conference.

California School Transportation Association
Ron Kinney, executive director
915 L St., Suite C, PMB 236
Sacramento, CA 95814
916/449-3960
rlkinney@earthlink.net
20 members, comprised of school bus contractors and suppliers. Founded in 1963, association meets quarterly and holds annual conference.

Head Start Contacts:

California Head Start Association
Edward Condon, executive director
916/444-77604
916-444-2257
edcondon@caheadstart.org

State laws and regulations governing pupil transportation:

CCR Title 13, California Code of Regulations
Article 7. Transportation of School Pupils
Article 3.3: Child Safety Belt and Passenger Restraints Requirements
California Education Code Section Changes Affecting Transportation
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act in California
Legislation Updates: Changes to California law affecting pupil transportation

 

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