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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, Transportation Supervisor, 303-866-6656
- Fred Stewart, Transportation Analyst, 303-866-6655
What's New
- NEW in July - Online Supervisor Training
- DRAFT guidance on how schools can safely open this fall
- COVID-19 Transportation Q & A
- Includes guidance on Cleaning/Disinfecting, Annual Inspectors/Annual Inspections, Drug and Alcohol Testing and Licenses and DOT Physicals.
- The 2020 CDE written tests and testing materials are available.. If you did not receive the testing materials in an email, please contact Susan Miller at the email above.
- Annual Inspector Qualification and Re-Certification Tests - New 2020 tests are now available, please contact Fred Stewart at the email above for testing materials.
- View News Archive
Federal Regulations
- ESSA Quick Reference Guide
- Required in January 2022 - FMCSA Entry Level Driver Training Overview
- New Federal Regulation (FMCSA) for All CDE Operators of Increase for Random Controlled Substances (PDF)
- FMCSA Clearinghouse Registration GuideMCSA Clearinghouse Learning Center
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)
- 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)
CDE Rules
CSPTA Resources
Review Schedule
Additional Resources
- 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
- NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) - NEW School Bus Driver On-Line Curriculum
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
July 9, 2020
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