- The Pupil Transportation Unit is governed by the Pupil Transportation Act of 1990. (Sections 257.1801-257.1877 of the Michigan Compiled Laws).The Unit's major activities include administering the distribution of training funds in Section 74 of the State Aid Act (MCL 388.1674) for basic school bus driver safety education and continuing education courses, and providing assistance to school districts, parents, legislators and others on pupil transportation issues.
General Information
- Federal School Bus Safety- Final Rule
- Bus Recall After July 2006
- Seat Belt Information for School Buses From the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Traffic Safety Seat Belts on Buses - May 2006
- School Bus Safety Tips
Tips for Motorists, Parents, Educators, and Students - Frequently Asked Questions
Advisory Practices and Guidelines
- Introduction
- Advertising Inside School Buses
- Backing School Buses
- End of Route Student Checks
- Global Positioning Systems
- Pre-school Child Restraint Systems
- Pre-school Children Transportation Considerations
- Pre-Trip Inspection
- School Bus Emissions/Idling
- School Bus Evacuation Drills
- School Bus Maintenance
- School Bus Technician and Mechanic Qualifications
- Schools of Choice Transportation Considerations
- Usage of Vehicles with Capacities of Ten or Fewer for Pupil Transportation
Laws Related to Pupil Transportation
- Pupil Transportation Act 187
- Revised School Code Act 451
See MCL 380.1321 - MCL 380.1325
- Section 74 from the State School Aid Act
Forms and Publications
- Daily Pre-Trip School Bus Inspection Form - Sample
(May be modified to meet the needs of local pupil transportation providers.)
- FMVSS Applicable to School Buses School Bus Manufacturers Technical Council, January 2004
- School Bus Accident Report FormThis form is no longer required due to the August 15, 2006 repeal of 257.1863.
- Michigan Commercial Driver License Manual
Related Resources
- Adult Crossing Guard Training Presentation
- Adult Crossing Guard Manual
- CDL Self Certification and Medical Certification Training Video
- Inside the School Bus Inspection Program
- Michigan Association for Pupil Transportation
- Michigan Education Information System (MEIS)
- MDE Homeless Education Website
- Michigan School Business Officials
- Request for Transportation Services
- Secretary of State - Driver and Vehicle
- Training Agency Association of Michigan (TAAM)
- Websites in Support of Pupil Transportation
Pupil Transportation Advisory Committee (PTAC)
- PTAC Meeting Minutes February 6, 2020
- PTAC Meeting Minutes October 3, 2019
- PTAC Meeting Minutes June 6, 2019
- PTAC Meeting Minutes February 7, 2019
- PTAC Meeting Minutes October 18, 2018
- PTAC Meeting Minutes June 7, 2018
- PTAC Meeting Minutes February 1, 2018
- PTAC Meeting Minutes October 5, 2017
- PTAC Meeting Minutes June 1, 2017
