The following is a compilation of the statutes, rules and regulations governing the school transportation program in the state of Nebraska. Also included are brief descriptions of the citations. These provisions are found in the Nebraska Revised Statutes and Nebraska Administrative Code. Anyone interested in the actual language of any reference, or for an interpretation of the reference, should call the state director of school transportation at 402/471-2740.

NEBRASKA REVISED STATUTES

Sec. 13-1208 Provides for the transportation of the elderly.

Sec. 19-3908 Provides for public transportation in time of emergency evacuation.

Sec. 60-6,172 School bus required to stop at railroad grade crossing.

Sec. 60-6,175 Safety Requirements; use of stop signal arm; use of warning signal lights.

Sec. 60-6,176 School bus loading area warning signs.

Sec. 60-6,177 Signs relating to overtaking and passing school buses.

Sec. 60-6,186 Speed, maximum limits.

Sec. 60-6,187 Special speed limitations; school buses.

Sec. 60,6,230 Lights; rotating; when permitted.

Sec. 79-328 State Board of Education Powers, relates to development of Rules and Regulations.

Sec. 79-403 Transportation allowance provision.

Sec. 79-486 Transportation for contracted students.

Sec. 79-487 Transportation of non-public students.

Sec. 79-488 Vehicle inspection program.

Sec. 79-488.01 Vehicle safety features; violations.

Sec. 79-488.03 Bus routes, posting of signs.

Sec. 79-488.04 Non-resident pupil transportation.

Sec. 79-488.05 Sale of buses; alteration required.

Sec. 79-488.06 Bus operator requirements; violations.

Sec. 79-488.07 Bus capacity, instruction in safe riding;emergency evacuation drills; driver seat belt.

Sec. 79-489 Driver liability policy.

Sec. 79-490 Transportation allowance; payment.

Sec. 79-491 Transportation allowance; claims.

Sec. 79-492 Transportation allowance; attendance at another school.

Sec. 79-3322 Handicapped children; types of services to be furnished; transportation reimbursement.

Sec. 79-3410 Transportation Option Enrollment;fee authorized; reimbursement.

Sec. 81-1176 Mileage; rate; how computed.

NEBRASKA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE

Title 91 Driver qualifications and requirements.

Title 92 Regulations governing the operational procedures.

Title 93 Minimum equipment standards for student transportation vehicles.

Title 94 Safety inspection criteria.

Source:

Nebraska Revised Statutes
Nebraska Administrative Code, Titles 91-94

Last updated October 13, 1995