Boats operated by the State Department of Education for transportation of school children from Sandy Island to mainland schools also may be used to transport, on a space available basis only, any Sandy Island resident. A person requesting boat transportation shall present his residence verification to the employee or representative of the State Department of Education who is in charge of the particular boat.
The term "resident" as used herein means a person with an official residential address on Sandy Island.
Use of these boats by residents shall be only on a space available basis and only at such time as the boat is being otherwise operated on official business. School children in every case shall be given priority of carriage. Provided, that other trips on the Sandy Island boat may be approved by the county school district, in which case the operations, logistics, and all costs shall be borne by the school district to the extent that funds are available. The school district may contract with a third party to operate the ferry and manage the logistics associated with the other trips. Persons who are not residents of Sandy Island may be allowed to be transported by the boat when accompanied by a resident.
Any person authorized for transportation pursuant to the provisions of this section shall, prior to boarding, execute a "covenant not to sue" the State of South Carolina or any agency thereof, on a form approved by the State Department of Education.
Nothing in this section shall be construed as a waiver of the state's general immunity from liability and suit.
HISTORY: 1981 Act No. 51, Section 1; 2009 Act No. 17, Section 1, eff May 14, 2009.
Effect of Amendment
The 2009 amendment rewrote this section to limit its application to Sandy Island and to allow transportation of any resident rather than only those over fifty-five or disabled or legally blind.
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.