Oregon Department of Education
Chapter 581
Division 53
SCHOOL BUS DRIVER TRAINING, LICENSING, AND SCHOOL BUS STANDARDS
581-053-0100
Non-Driving Related Certificates — Generally
(1) To provide for the proper training of school bus drivers, proper vehicle inspection, and proper application of the rules, ODE has created various non-driving related certificates as outlined in OAR 581-053-0100 through 581-053-0199.
(2) Non-driving related certificates may require participation in a specialized workshop developed by ODE. A schedule of workshops shall be published by January 31 of each year.
(3) To be a candidate for a workshop, an individual shall:
(a) Submit a completed application form by the application deadline; and
(b) Meet all requirements listed on the application.
(4) ODE may limit the size of workshops. If workshop sizes are limited, candidates may be accepted based on, but not limited to:
(a) Qualifications;
(b) Experience;
(c) Location need for a certified person; and
(d) Other certifications held by the candidate.
(5) ODE may accept a candidate who has filed an application under section (3) of this rule who does not meet the minimum qualifications. Candidates accepted into the workshop under this provision shall not receive certification until all minimum qualifications are met.
(6) A Third Party Examiner Recertification Workshop shall be held in conjunction with examiner certificate expiration, or as otherwise required by DMV.
(7) Recertification may be required for the holders of other certificates as deemed necessary by ODE. Certificate holders will be notified in writing how to recertify and the date the current certificate will become invalid due to failure to recertify.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 327.013 & 820.100 - 820.120
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 327.013, 820.100, 820.105, 820.110 & 820.120
History:
ODE 19-2012, f. & cert. ef. 6-14-12