Policy

5:285 Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus and Commercial Vehicle Drivers

The District shall adhere to federal law and regulations requiring a drug and alcohol testing program for school bus and commercial vehicle drivers.

This program shall comply with the requirements of federal law.  The Superintendent or designee shall adopt and enact regulations consistent with the federal regulations, defining the circumstances and procedures for the testing.

Cross Reference: 

4:110 Transportation

5:030 Hiring Process and Criteria

5:280 Educational Support Personnel – Duties and Qualifications

Legal Reference(s): 

49 U.S.C. §31301 et seq., Alcohol and Controlled Substances Testing (Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991).

49 C.F.R. Parts 40 (Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs),382 (Controlled Substance and Alcohol Use and Testing), and 395 (Hours of Service of Drivers).

Date Adopted: June 28, 2011

Date Amended:  January 21, 2020