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maximum tort damage permitted by law
(d) The proposed use is consistent with owner policies regarding
the use of school transportation vehicles.
(e) Mileage under such contract/agreement is not reimbursable
by the department of education
(4) The first priority for the use of school transportation vehicles must
be for the purposes outlined in Chapter 3301-83 of the
Administrative Code.
(5) Transportation coordination shall not be conducted during those
times the school transportation vehicle is in regular use and
school children, or persons attending programs offered by commu-
nity boards of mental health and county boards of developmental
disabilities, are being transported.
(6) It will be the responsibility of the school vehicle owner or district
to ensure compliance to all laws and regulations applicable to such
additional use of the school transportation vehicles.
HISTORY: Eff 9-1-1970; 10-22-84; 7-1-1991; 10-5-1998; 10-1-2004; 5-23-
2008; 7-25-2013
Rule promulgated under: RC 119.03
Rule authorized by: RC 3301.07, 4511.76
Rule amplifies: RC 3327.16, 3327.15, 4511.76
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 5/8/2013 and 7/25/2018
3301-83-17 Authorized and unauthorized passengers.
(A)
Authorized passengers:
(1) Pupils enrolled in approved programs who are eligible for
transportation services authorized or required by state and
federal law and school transportation vehicle owner policy.
(2) Children attending an approved preschool program authorized and
directed by the board of education or county board of develop-
mental disabilities.
(3) Resident preschool children and parent(s) or guardian who are
participating in school-sponsored special programs that require
attendance of both. This includes parent and child participating
in a graduation, reality, and dual-role skills (GRADS) or similar
type program.
(4) School officials may authorize transportation of a school-age
visitor to the home of a regular school bus passenger upon proper
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