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RSA 263:29-a · School Bus Driver Qualification Files

Title
XXI: MOTOR VEHICLES
Chapter
263 · DRIVERS' LICENSES
Status
current
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263:29-a School Bus Driver Qualification Files. –

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I.

The employer of a school bus driver or provider of school transportation vehicle services shall maintain, and the department shall have access to, a file on each person qualified to operate a school bus or school transportation vehicle as provided in RSA 263:29. Except in the case of contents not applicable to or required of providers of school transportation vehicle services under rules adopted by the director, the file shall include the following:

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(a)

The driver's application for employment.

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(b)

The medical examiner's certificate.

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(c)

The results of the driver road test, if such test is otherwise required by law.

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(d)

Certifications of road test, if otherwise required by law.

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(e)

Annual driver certification of violations.

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(f)

Inquiry to previous employers, covering the 3 years prior to the driver's application for employment.

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(g)

Inquiry to state agencies.

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(h)

Annual review of driving record.

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(i)

Controlled substances test results, if otherwise required by law.

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(j)

Driver training documentation.

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(k)

Copy of driver license and school bus certificate.

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II.

In addition to other rulemaking authority provided by law, the commissioner shall have authority to adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to the operation of school buses and school transportation vehicles as well as the requirements for and filing of accident reports. Source. 1996, 19:2, eff. July 1, 1996. 2024, 86:4, eff. Aug. 13, 2024.

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Source note

Source. 1996, 19:2, eff. July 1, 1996. 2024, 86:4, eff. Aug. 13, 2024.

Source history

  • 1996, 19:2, eff. July 1, 1996
  • 2024, 86:4, eff. Aug. 13, 2024

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