School Transportation

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, Transportation Supervisor, 303.866.6656
• Fred Stewart, Transportation Analyst, 303-866-6655

 

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What's New

• Bus Manufacturer Cleaning Recommendations
  • ​Blue Bird
  • International
  • Thomas
  • EPA Covid-19 Disinfectants
• CDE Guidance related to COVID 19 Virus
• CDL Guidance related to Driver License Issuances
• Extension of School Bus Annual Requirements
• NASDPTS Coronavirus Information Report
• 2020 CSPTA Transportation Registration is OPEN!
• ESSA Quick Reference Guide

Federal Regulations

• FEDERAL LAW (FMCSA) REGARDING ENTRY LEVEL DRIVER TRAINING DELAYED UNTIL 2022
• NEW FEDERAL (FMCSA) REGULATION FOR ALL CDL OPERATORS OF INCREASE FOR RANDOM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
• NEW FEDERAL FMCSA REGULATIONS FOR ALL CDL OPERATORS - EFFECTIVE JANUARY 6, 2020
• • ​FMCSA General Presentation
  • FMCSA News Release - Registration is now Open

CDE Rules

• Minimum Standards Governing School Transportation Vehicles 301-25
• Colorado Rules for the Operation, Maintenance and Inspection of School Transportation Vehicles 301-26 – Effective January 1, 2018 

CDE Guides 

• 2019 CDE School Bus, Multifunction, and Motor Coach Operator Guide (August)
• 2019 CDE Type A, Multifunction, and Small Vehicle Route and Activity Operator Guide
• 2019 CDE Transportation Resource Guide 
• 2019 CDE  Annual Inspection and Maintenance Resource Guide
• 2019 Qualification Files - Documentation Required
• 2020-21 License and Training Matrix 
• CDE - 40 Audit Resource Guide and Claim Form

CSPTA Resources

• 2019 Colorado Student Transportation Disabilities Manual (PDF) (CSPTA)
• 2013 CSPTA Technicians Reference Manual (CSPTA)
• 2018 Colorado School Bus Driver Trainer Guide (CSPTA)

 Presentations

• Confidentiality Presentation - Alamosa 2017
• Mandatory Reporting - Alamosa 2017
• NASDPTS - Belt Presentation
• Emergency Evacuations - Alamosa 2018
• 2020 FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
• Supervisor Training 2019 CSPTA Summit

Review Schedule

• School Transportation Assistance Review Schedule 2019-2023 (Update coming soon)

Miscellaneous Links

• Colorado Interactive Driver History (MVR Service) 
• Clarifications and concerns on Railroad Crossings in the state
• Child Restraint Systems on School Bus (NHTSA) 
  • https://www.nhtsa.gov/school-buses/child-safety-restraint-systems-csrs-school-buses-national-training
• Colorado Child Passenger Safety Law
  • www.codot.gov/safety/seatbelts-carseats/carseats/colorado-child-passenger-safety-law-1
• NHTSA - School Bus Driver In-Service Refresher Modules
  • www.nhtsa.gov/school-buses/school-bus-driver-service-safety-series
• Colorado Safe Routes to School 
• Colorado State Pupil Transportation Association (CSPTA)
• DOT Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance
• First Aid and CPR Clarification from Public Health and Environment
• FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Tri-fold Brochure
• IEP Procedural Guide
• National Congress on School Transportation
• School Bus Facts.com
• School Finance home page

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If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our office at any time:
Susan Miller