School Board of the City of Virginia Beach
Regulation 3-80.2
BUSINESS AND NONINSTRUCTIONAL OPERATIONS
Standees on School Buses
The School Board identifies the following as unforeseen emergencies for which standees on school buses may be permitted for short distances:
- When a school bus driver assists another driver on its route, and needs to transport the students of the inoperable bus to or from school.
- When it is necessary to provide special transportation on prearranged occasions for students to a specific location within two (2) miles from the point of departure.
- When it is necessary to have emergency evacuation of school buildings.
- Temporary overloading due to change of student(s)/place(s) of residence.
Legal Reference
Virginia Board of Education Regulations Governing Pupil Transportation, 8 VAC 20-70-40, as amended. Seating.
Approved by Superintendent: August 14, 1993
Scrivener’s Amendments: June 9, 2014