OAR 414-310-0640: Transportation Staffing

(1) If a driver is the only adult in the vehicle, a school-age center must ensure that the driver: (a) Meets Program Leader qualifications and training requirements; and (b) Meets additional driver and ratio requirements under OAR 414-310-0640, Transportation Staffing. (2) A school-age center must ensure that drivers of a vehicle used to transport children: (a) Are at least 21 years of age; (b) Have a valid driver’s license appropriate for the type of vehicle driven; (c) Are certified in first aid and CPR or accompanied by someone with certification; (d) Do not have any medical condition or use alcohol, drugs, tobacco or any medication that could compromise driving, supervision, or evacuation abilities; (e) Operate the vehicle in a legal and safe manner; and (f) Eliminate distractions such as the use of earphones or cell phones. (3) A school-age center must ensure that there are sufficient staff to meet the required staff-to-child ratios for each age group of children being transported. (a) The driver may count in the staff-to-child ratios (also see OAR 414-310-0360 Staff-to-Child Ratios and Group Size). (b) One staff member must be at least Program Leader qualified (also see OAR 414-310-0300, Program Leaders). (c) A school-age center may allow a parent to transport children other than the parent’s own children without a qualified staff member present in the vehicle, only if the parent meets Program Leader qualifications and transportation requirements as provided in these rules, and is enrolled in the CBR. (4) A school-age center must provide adequate supervision to protect children during transportation. A school-age center must: (a) Never leave children unattended inside or outside the vehicle; (b) Immediately document each time a child enters and exits the vehicle; and (c) Follow notification requirements listed in OAR 414-310-0260(5) if a child is not at a designated pick-up location.