Or. Admin. R. 414-310-0640 - Transportation Staffing
(1) If a driver
is the only adult in the vehicle, a school-age center must ensure that the
driver:
(a) Meets Program Leader
qualifications and training requirements; and
(b) Meets additional driver and ratio
requirements under OAR 414-310-0640, Transportation Staffing.
(2) A school-age center must
ensure that drivers of a vehicle used to transport children:
(a) Are at least 21 years of age;
(b) Have a valid driver's license appropriate
for the type of vehicle driven;
(c)
Are certified in first aid and CPR or accompanied by someone with
certification;
(d) Do not have any
medical condition or use alcohol, drugs, tobacco or any medication that could
compromise driving, supervision, or evacuation abilities;
(e) Operate the vehicle in a legal and safe
manner; and
(f) Eliminate
distractions such as the use of earphones or cell phones.
(3) A school-age center must ensure that
there are sufficient staff to meet the required staff-to-child ratios for each
age group of children being transported.
(a)
The driver may count in the staff-to-child ratios (also see OAR 414-310-0360 Staff-to-Child Ratios and Group Size).
(b) One staff member must be at least Program
Leader qualified (also see OAR 414-310-0300, Program Leaders).
(c) A school-age center may allow a parent to
transport children other than the parent's own children without a qualified
staff member present in the vehicle, only if the parent meets Program Leader
qualifications and transportation requirements as provided in these rules, and
is enrolled in the CBR.
(4) A school-age center must provide adequate
supervision to protect children during transportation. A school-age center
must:
(a) Never leave children unattended
inside or outside the vehicle;
(b)
Immediately document each time a child enters and exits the vehicle;
and
(c) Follow notification
requirements listed in OAR 414-310-0260(5) if a child is not at a designated
pick-up location.
Notes
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 329A.280
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329A.280
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(1) If a driver is the only adult in the vehicle, a school-age center must ensure that the driver:
(a) Meets Program Leader qualifications and training requirements; and
(b) Meets additional driver and ratio requirements under OAR 414-310-0640, Transportation Staffing.
(2) A school-age center must ensure that drivers of a vehicle used to transport children:
(a) Are at least 21 years of age;
(b) Have a valid driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle driven;
(c) Are certified in first aid and CPR or accompanied by someone with certification;
(d) Do not have any medical condition or use alcohol, drugs, tobacco or any medication that could compromise driving, supervision, or evacuation abilities;
(e) Operate the vehicle in a legal and safe manner; and
(f) Eliminate distractions such as the use of earphones or cell phones.
(3) A school-age center must ensure that there are sufficient staff to meet the required staff-to-child ratios for each age group of children being transported.
(a) The driver may count in the staff-to-child ratios (also see OAR 414-310-0360 Staff-to-Child Ratios and Group Size).
(b) One staff member must be at least Program Leader qualified (also see OAR 414-310-0300, Program Leaders).
(c) A school-age center may allow a parent to transport children other than the parent's own children without a qualified staff member present in the vehicle, only if the parent meets Program Leader qualifications and transportation requirements as provided in these rules, and is enrolled in the CBR.
(4) A school-age center must provide adequate supervision to protect children during transportation. A school-age center must:
(a) Never leave children unattended inside or outside the vehicle;
(b) Immediately document each time a child enters and exits the vehicle; and
(c) Follow notification requirements listed in OAR 414-310-0260(5) if a child is not at a designated pick-up location.
Notes
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 329A.257
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329A.257