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School Transportation
COVID-19 Transportation Guidance
CDE's top priority is the health and safety of all students, educators and communities in Colorado. The department has compiled school transportation-related resources below to help provide guidance to schools and districts during this time.
Welcome to the CDE School Transportation home page!
Mission
To create a supportive, encouraging learning environment for the school districts serving Colorado's public school children, through professional, knowledgeable ideas, utilizing the best resources available to achieve safe transportation programs.
Contact Us
Colorado Dept of Education
Transportation
201 E. Colfax Ave., Room 209
Denver, CO 80203
Our Staff
- Susan M. Miller, Supervisor, 720-766-1416
- Fred Stewart, Transportation Analyst, 720-766-1415
What's New
- The next round of funding through ALT Fuels Colorado will open May 3rd, 2021 and remain open through July 30th, 2021 Matt Goble Regional Air Quality Council mgoble@raqc.org ALT Fuels Colorado
- SAVE THE DATES - CDE ELDT Instructor Classes offered the summer of 2021
- DRAFT UPDATE to 1 CCR 301-26 - Comments requested by Friday, April 2, 2021
- FMCSA Course: Inspecting High-Voltage Electric-Drive Commercial Motor Vehicles https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/research-and-analysis/technology/course-inspecting-high-voltage-electric-drive-commercial-motor
- NHTSA Recalls - See School Bus Fleet and Technicians Toolbox
- View News Archive
COVID Related Information
- School Transportation Exemptions - July 2020
- UPDATED Emergency Evacuation Exemption - March 2021
- FMCSA Notice of Enforcement Discretion Determination: Random Controlled Substance and Alcohol Testing
- DRAFT Guidance from CDE about school transportation for 2020-21
- Given the extraordinary circumstances associated with the COVID-19 outbreak, the CDC has recommended that buses provide clearly visible signage to communicate the symptoms students should not have if traveling on a bus. These are recommendations, not requirements. If indeed a school district, charter school, or service provider determines that they wish to provide this signage 1 CCR 301-25, rule 26.08 outlines the requirements that must be met. Additionally, CDE has issued guidance with pre-approval for COVID-related signage as long as it is in the specified locations and meets all other requirements of the rule to this rule. CDE Pre-Approval of COVID 19 School Transportation Signage
- COVID-19 Transportation Q & A
- Includes guidance on Cleaning/Disinfecting, Annual Inspectors/Annual Inspections, Drug and Alcohol Testing, et
Federal Regulations
CDE Guides
- 2020 CDE School Bus, Multifunction, and Motor Coach Operator Guide (PDF)
- 2020 CDE Type A, Multifunction, and Small Vehicle Route and Activity Operator Guide (PDF)
- ANNOUNCING - NEW CDE Online Small Vehicle Activity Operator Course
- 2020 CDE Transportation Resource Guide (PDF)
- 2020 CDE Annual Inspection and Maintenance Resource Guide (PDF)
- 2020 Qualification Files - Documentation Required (PDF)
- 2020-21 License and Training Matrix (PDF)
- CDE - 40 Audit Resource Guide and Claim Form (PDF)
- 2018 Colorado School Bus Driver Trainer Guide (PDF)
CDE Rules
CSPTA Resources
Review Schedule
Additional Resources
- Colorado Traction Law Updates
- Colorado Interactive Driver History (DOC) (MVR Service)
- Clarifications and concerns on Railroad Crossings in the State (DOC)
- Child Restraint Systems on School Bus (NHTSA)
- Colorado Child Passenger Safety Law
- NHTSA - School Bus Driver In-Service Refresher Modules
- Colorado Safe Routes to School
- Colorado State Pupil Transportation Association (CSPTA)
- Safe Routes to School Guide: Determining School Bus Stops
- Kansas Illegal Passing Survey
- Colorado Department of Transportation Restrictions and Maps
- NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) - NEW School Bus Driver On-Line Curriculum
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Colorado Dept. of Education
201 East Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80203
Phone: 303-866-6600
Fax: 303-830-0793
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Mon - Fri 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
See also Licensing Hours
UPDATED
April 8, 2021
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