6430 -SCHOOL BUS PASSENGERS
The principal shall make certain that all passengers assigned to a school bus for transportation are informed and cautioned, through class instruction, supervision, and otherwise, of the responsibility of the individual passenger for conduct and safety.
6430.1 School Bus Safety Instruction
Instruction in school bus safety shall be provided during the first five days of school and thereafter as the principal deems necessary. The principal also shall inform parents of the responsibilities of bus passengers.
6430.2 The number of passengers on a bus shall not exceed the official capacity for the type and model bus being used. All riders must be seated before a bus may leave a stop.
Legal Reference: G.S.115C-245(b); 16 NCAC 6B.0002
Adopted Effective: July 1, 1999
