Transportation Requirements

As per Title 20-A MRSA, Chapter 215, schools must provide transportation for students, a part

of or the whole distance, to and from the public four year old program.

Please refer to NHTSA (National Highway Safety Agency (http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/) for federal guidelines.

For the safe transportation of pre-school age children in school buses (http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/buses/guide1999/prekfinal.htm );
For the proper use of child safety restraint systems (CSRSs) on school buses (http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/buses/busseatbelt/index.html)
For the guideline for choosing the correct school bus for transporting pre-school age children (http://nhtsa.gov/people/injury/buses/choosing_schoolbus/pre-school-bus_01.html ).

A public four year old program in partnership with Head Start must adhere to the Head Start

Transportation and Safety Requirements found in 45 CFR Part 1310.

For specific information about transportation requirements/procedures contact:

Richard Soules , DOE Transportation Specialist at 624-6684 or Richard.J.Soules@maine.gov