NEPN/NSBA Code: JICC
The law does not relieve a student’s legal guardians from the responsibility of supervision before the student boards the bus in the morning and after the student leaves the bus at the end of the school day.
Once a student boards the bus - and only at that time - do they become the responsibility of the bus company/school system. Such responsibility shall end when the student is delivered to the regular bus stop at the close of the school day.
In view of the fact that a bus is an extension of the classroom, the School Committee requires students to conduct themselves on the bus in a manner consistent with established standards for behavior.
When a student does not conduct themselves properly on a bus, such instances shall be addressed in accordance with established procedures.
Students who become a serious disciplinary problem on the school bus may have their riding privileges suspended. In such cases, the legal guardian is responsible for seeing that their child gets to and from school safely.
In addition, all school committee policies and school rules are in effect on all school buses. Students may also face additional disciplinary action under applicable policies and school rules for misconduct on buses.
Legal Reference: 20-A MRSA §5401
Cross Reference: EEA - Student Transportation Services
Adopted: June 7, 2000
Revised: March 24, 2003
Reviewed: September 24, 2012
Revised: June 5, 2023