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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
- IMPORTANT - All 2022-2023 written tests, answer keys and answer sheets have been sent to Transportation Directors. If you did not receive the materials, please send an email to Miller_s@cde.state.co.us and we will send them to you. All transportation forms, guides and the online small vehicle activity course have also been updated for the 2022-2023 school year and available on this website. Please note - tests ARE NOT posted on this website.
- NEW!!! Do you need to have an instructor certified to teach ELDT? Find them on this map
- Summer 2022 Transportation
- High Mountain Pupil Transportation Training
- July 27 - July 29, 2022 - Monte Vista, CO
- CDE Summer Training - TBA
- View News Archive
- High Mountain Pupil Transportation Training
COVID Related Information
- COVID-19 Transportation Q & A
- Includes guidance on Cleaning/Disinfecting, Annual Inspectors/Annual Inspections, Drug and Alcohol Testing, et
Entry Level Driver Training Resources
- CDE Instructor Certification Trainers Map
- February 7, 2022 - FMCSA Entry Level Driver Training Overview
- 2019 Colorado Commercial Driver Manual
- 2020 Model Traffic Code for Colorado
- 2022 CDE School Bus, Multifunction, and Motor Coach Operator Guide
- Transportation Resource Guide
- 1 CCR 301-26 Colorado Rules for the Operation, Maintenance and Inspection of School Transportation Vehicles
- TSA First Observer Plus
Federal Regulations
CDE Guides
- CDE Online Small Vehicle Activity Operator Course
- 2022 CDE School Bus, Multifunction, and Motor Coach Operator Guide (PDF)
- 2022 CDE Type A, Multifunction, and Small Vehicle Route and Activity Operator Guide (PDF)
- 2020 CDE Transportation Resource Guide (PDF)
- 2021 CDE Annual Inspection and Maintenance Resource Guide (PDF)
- 2022 Qualification Files - Documentation Required (PDF)
- 2022 - 2023 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
2022-2023 Schedule TBA
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
- Operation Lifesaver
- Kansas Illegal Passing Survey
- Colorado Department of Transportation Restrictions and Maps
- NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) - NEW School Bus Driver On-Line Curriculum
- DOT Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance (PDF)
- First Aid and CPR Clarification from Public Health and Environment (PDF)
- FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Tri-fold Brochure
- IEP Procedural Guide (PDF)
- National Congress on School Transportation
- School Bus Facts.com
- School Bus Stop Risk Assessment Tool
- Seat Belt Requirements for school buses
- School Finance home page
Financial information on schools and districts throughout Colorado. Learn more about financial transparency.
Colorado Dept. of Education
201 East Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80203
Phone: 303-866-6600
Fax: 303-830-0793
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CDE Hours
Mon - Fri 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
See also Licensing Hours
UPDATED
May 24, 2022
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