1. No person may be employed by a board of trustees of a school district as a driver of a school bus, station wagon, automobile or other motor vehicle, or mechanically or self-propelled vehicle of any kind which transports pupils to and from school or any other place in connection with school activities unless the person is:
(a) Of good, reputable and sober character.
(b) Competent and qualified by experience and disposition to operate the particular type of vehicle in a safe and dependable manner.
(c) Licensed under the laws of this State to operate the particular type of vehicle.
2. Each driver of a school bus or a bus used to transport pupils for extracurricular activities must complete a training course approved by the State Board of Education which includes at least 10 hours of training while operating the vehicle, and 10 hours of training in:
(a) The responsibilities of drivers;
(b) The requirements for drivers of school vehicles;
(c) The laws affecting the operation of a school bus or a vehicle belonging to a school district;
(d) Defensive driving;
(e) Emergency procedures; and
(f) First aid.
3. Each driver must pass a written test each year approved by the Superintendent of Public Instruction and administered by the local school district.
4. A board of trustees may employ a pupil attending a school under the supervision of the board as a driver when the pupil possesses the qualifications stated in subsection 1 and the pupil’s guardian or parents first consent to the employment of the pupil. The board of trustees may arrange or contract, in writing, with the pupil, and with the pupil’s parents or guardian if the pupil is under the age of 18 years, for the pupil’s services as a driver upon such terms, conditions and provisions and for such compensation as the board deems most economical and for the best interests of the school district, pupils and other persons.
5. Before January 1, 1984, the State Board of Education shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section.
[397:32:1956]—(NRS A 1979, 1616; 1983, 773)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 392.380)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 386 - Local Administrative Organization
NRS 386.010 - Creation; power to sue.
NRS 386.110 - Body corporate; name.
NRS 386.120 - County school district: Number of trustees.
NRS 386.150 - Superintendent of Public Instruction to file certificates with county clerks.
NRS 386.240 - Qualifications of trustees.
NRS 386.250 - Nomination of trustee; filing of declaration of candidacy.
NRS 386.260 - Election of trustees; certificate of election.
NRS 386.290 - Subsistence and travel for trustee.
NRS 386.300 - Trustees: Terms; oaths.
NRS 386.305 - Trustees: Interest in certain contracts prohibited.
NRS 386.310 - Officers; organization.
NRS 386.320 - Salaries of trustees; donation of salary; employment and compensation of stenographer.
NRS 386.325 - Duties of clerk.
NRS 386.330 - Meetings; quorum; broadcast of meetings on television authorized.
NRS 386.350 - General powers; exceptions.
NRS 386.355 - Acceptance of federal financial assistance for areas affected by federal activities.
NRS 386.365 - Policies and regulations in county whose population is 100,000 or more: Procedure.
NRS 386.370 - Reports to Superintendent of Public Instruction.
NRS 386.380 - Power to administer oaths.
NRS 386.410 - Employment of private legal counsel.
NRS 386.4157 - Removal of data stored on electronic waste before disposal.
NRS 386.417 - Duties of board of trustees.
NRS 386.419 - Legislative declaration.
NRS 386.422 - "Integrated pest management" defined.
NRS 386.424 - Contents and maintenance of integrated pest management policy.
NRS 386.428 - Certification required for certain employees; requirements for valid certification.
NRS 386.790 - Transportation for pupils may be furnished by trustees; regulations.
NRS 386.795 - Use of certain money for procuring vehicles, drivers and insurance.
NRS 386.805 - No admission of liability for injury or death.
NRS 386.810 - Payment to parents or guardian in lieu of furnishing transportation; conditions.
NRS 386.825 - Drivers: Qualifications; training course; annual test; employment of pupils.
NRS 386.837 - New school buses to be equipped with shoulder-harness-type safety belt.
NRS 386.861 - "Opioid antagonist" defined.
NRS 386.975 - Establishment of program by trustees; assistance of Attorney General or State Board.