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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, Supervisor, 720-766-1416
- Fred Stewart, Transportation Consultant, 720-766-1415
- Rebecca Sykes, Transportation Consultant, 720-576-5720
What's New
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NEW FERPA/IDEA Crosswalk from the U.S. Department of Education
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NEW Entry Level Driver's License and Training Matrix
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NEW FMCSA Clearinghouse Pre-Employment investigation update!
Beginning January 6, 2023, a pre-employment Clearinghouse query will satisfy the requirement to investigate a prospective driver's previous drug and alcohol program violations, as established by 49 CFR 391.23(e). The full update can be found here.
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Biden-Harris Administration Will Double Clean School Bus Rebate Awards to Nearly $1 Billion
The full article can be found here. For more information, visit the EPA Clean School Bus Program website.
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NEW!!! Do you need to have a new instructor certified to teach ELDT? Find them on this map
CDE Rules
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)
- 2022 CDE Transportation Resource Guide (PDF) - New revision released soon!
- 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)
Entry Level Driver Training Resources
Need to become a CDE Certified ELDT Trainer? Find an instructor on this map CDE Instructor Certification Trainers Map
- ELDT Driver's License and Training Matrix
- 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
Colorado State Pupil Transportation Association (CSPTA)
CSPTA Resources
Review Schedule
2022-2023 Tentative STAR Reviews
Additional Resources
- Guide to Fines for Cellphone Usage While Driving
- 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)
- 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
November 20, 2022
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