Revised Code of Washington
2024 Archive

Chapter 28A.160 RCW
STUDENT TRANSPORTATION
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28A.160.010Operation of student transportation programResponsibility of local districtScopeTransporting of elderlyInsurance.
28A.160.020Authorization for private school students to ride busesConditions.
28A.160.030Authorizing individual transportation or other arrangements.
28A.160.040Lease of buses to transport children with disabilities and elderlyLimitation.
28A.160.050Lease of buses to transport children with disabilities and elderlyDirectors to authorize.
28A.160.060Lease of buses to transport children with disabilities and elderlyLease at local levelCriteria.
28A.160.070Lease of buses to transport children with disabilities and elderlyElderly persons definedProgram limitation.
28A.160.080School buses, rental or lease for emergency purposesAuthorization.
28A.160.090School buses, rental or lease for emergency purposesBoard to determine district policyConditions if rent or lease.
28A.160.100School buses, transport of general public to interscholastic activitiesLimitations.
28A.160.110School buses, authorization for parent, guardian or custodian of a student to rideLimitations.
28A.160.115Bus routes.
28A.160.117Transportation efficiency reviewsReports.
28A.160.120Agreements with other governmental entities for transportation of public or other noncommon school purposesLimitations.
28A.160.130Transportation vehicle fundDeposits inUseRules for establishment and use.
28A.160.140Contract for pupil transportation services with private nongovernmental entityCompetitive bid proceduresRequirement for health care and pension benefits.
28A.160.150Student transportation allocationOperating costs, determination and funding.
28A.160.160Student transportation allocationDefinitions.
28A.160.170Student transportation allocationDistrict's reports to superintendent.
28A.160.180Student transportation allocation determinationReport.
28A.160.185Student transportation allocationAdditional allowed uses under an emergencyAccounting.
28A.160.190Student transportation allocationNoticePayment schedule.
28A.160.191Student transportation allocationAdequacy for certain districtsAdjustment.
28A.160.192Student transportation allocationDistribution formula.
28A.160.193Transportation alternate funding grant program.
28A.160.195Vehicle acquisitionSchool bus categoriesCompetitive specificationsPurchaseReimbursementRules.
28A.160.200Vehicle acquisitionReimbursement scheduleMaintenance and operationDepreciation schedule.
28A.160.205School bus replacement incentive programRules.
28A.160.210School bus driversTraining and qualificationsRules.
28A.160.225Condensed compliance reportsSecond-class districts.
28A.160.230Maintenance and repair of school buses by fire protection districtsAuthorized.
28A.160.240Transportation of infants.
28A.160.250Supplemental transportation allocationHealth care and pension benefits.
28A.160.260Zero emission school busesCost of ownership formulaQualified reimbursementExceptions.
NOTES:
Age limit for bus drivers: RCW 46.20.045.
Rules for design, marking, operations: RCW 46.61.380.
School busesCrossing arms: RCW 46.37.620.
Signs required: RCW 46.37.193.
Stop signal and lamps: RCW 46.37.190.