State-owned school buses must be parked overnight and during the school day in a location that is central to the area in which the school buses are operated. The Department of Education shall grant a waiver to the requirements of this section if a waiver is requested by the district superintendent in compliance with Department of Education policies.
HISTORY: 2007 Act No. 79, Section 9, eff June 7, 2007.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 67 - Transportation Of Pupils; School Buses
Section 59-67-10. "School bus" defined.
Section 59-67-30. Painting and markings of school buses.
Section 59-67-40. Applicability of laws and regulations to private school buses.
Section 59-67-50. Removal of identification marks from former school buses.
Section 59-67-60. Repainting of former school buses.
Section 59-67-70. Dual wheels.
Section 59-67-80. Windshield wiper, brakes, lights, and rear view mirrors.
Section 59-67-90. Gasoline tanks.
Section 59-67-100. Seating space; aisle; seats; number and location of pupils.
Section 59-67-105. Maximum ride time; routing.
Section 59-67-108. Training and certification of drivers.
Section 59-67-110. Front entrance-exit; emergency exit.
Section 59-67-120. Tampering with governors prohibited.
Section 59-67-130. Inspection of road conditions on bus routes; reporting hazards.
Section 59-67-140. Inspection of road conditions on bus routes; duties of drivers.
Section 59-67-150. Qualifications of bus driver; drinking or smoking on bus.
Section 59-67-160. Physical examination of school bus driver.
Section 59-67-180. General supervision of bus by driver.
Section 59-67-190. Driver prohibited from leaving bus while engine is running.
Section 59-67-200. Complete stop to receive or discharge passenger required.
Section 59-67-210. School bus passing another school bus unlawful.
Section 59-67-220. Filling gasoline tank while engine is running or pupils are on bus prohibited.
Section 59-67-230. Driver required to stop before crossing railroad track.
Section 59-67-240. Other duties of driver; discipline of pupils for misconduct.
Section 59-67-245. Interference with operation of school bus; penalties.
Section 59-67-250. Posting of copies of relevant statutes.
Section 59-67-260. Check of school bus operation by Department of Public Safety.
Section 59-67-270. Inspection of buses.
Section 59-67-290. Negligence or carelessness of driver not imputable to passengers.
Section 59-67-300. Overnight parking; waivers.
Section 59-67-410. Control by State Board of Education of school bus transportation.
Section 59-67-420. Extent of transportation to be provided.
Section 59-67-421. Liability in regard to school transportation within hazardous areas.
Section 59-67-425. Transportation of children attending kindergarten or child development programs.
Section 59-67-450. Form of indebtedness; interest; payment.
Section 59-67-470. Bus drivers; selection; eligibility, training and certificates.
Section 59-67-480. Salaries of drivers of State-owned buses.
Section 59-67-490. Proposed routes shall be submitted to Board of Education annually; approval.
Section 59-67-500. Routes of buses owned and operated by local school agencies.
Section 59-67-515. Speed limit for public school buses; exceptions.
Section 59-67-520. Transportation of handicapped persons.
Section 59-67-530. Expenses of operation of State and locally owned buses.
Section 59-67-540. Supplies and maintenance of state-owned buses; maintenance and supply stations.
Section 59-67-550. Installment purchase of maintenance shops.
Section 59-67-570. Rules and regulations.
Section 59-67-580. Replacement cycle; funding.
Section 59-67-585. Use of biodiesel fuel.
Section 59-67-710. Contracts of insurance on state-owned school buses.
Section 59-67-720. Payment of premiums.
Section 59-67-740. Contracts of insurance on county and district-owned and contract buses.
Section 59-67-760. Waiver of claim against bus driver.
Section 59-67-765. Waiver of sovereign immunity up to limits of insurance coverage.
Section 59-67-770. State's immunity not waived.