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2022 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 59 - Education
Chapter 67 - Transportation Of Pupils; School Buses
ARTICLE 1 General Provisions
- Section 59-67-10. "School bus" defined.
- Section 59-67-20. Regulations of State Board of Education governing design and operation of school buses.
- Section 59-67-30. Painting and markings of school buses.
- Section 59-67-40. Applicability of laws and regulations to private school buses.
- Section 59-67-50. Removal of identification marks from former school buses.
- Section 59-67-60. Repainting of former school buses.
- Section 59-67-70. Dual wheels.
- Section 59-67-80. Windshield wiper, brakes, lights, and rear view mirrors.
- Section 59-67-90. Gasoline tanks.
- Section 59-67-100. Seating space; aisle; seats; number and location of pupils.
- Section 59-67-105. Maximum ride time; routing.
- Section 59-67-108. Training and certification of drivers.
- Section 59-67-110. Front entrance-exit; emergency exit.
- Section 59-67-120. Tampering with governors prohibited.
- Section 59-67-130. Inspection of road conditions on bus routes; reporting hazards.
- Section 59-67-140. Inspection of road conditions on bus routes; duties of drivers.
- Section 59-67-150. Qualifications of bus driver; drinking or smoking on bus.
- Section 59-67-160. Physical examination of school bus driver.
- Section 59-67-180. General supervision of bus by driver.
- Section 59-67-190. Driver prohibited from leaving bus while engine is running.
- Section 59-67-200. Complete stop to receive or discharge passenger required.
- Section 59-67-210. School bus passing another school bus unlawful.
- Section 59-67-220. Filling gasoline tank while engine is running or pupils are on bus prohibited.
- Section 59-67-230. Driver required to stop before crossing railroad track.
- Section 59-67-240. Other duties of driver; discipline of pupils for misconduct.
- Section 59-67-245. Interference with operation of school bus; penalties.
- Section 59-67-250. Posting of copies of relevant statutes.
- Section 59-67-260. Check of school bus operation by Department of Public Safety.
- Section 59-67-270. Inspection of buses.
- Section 59-67-280. Penalties.
- Section 59-67-290. Negligence or carelessness of driver not imputable to passengers.
- Section 59-67-300. Overnight parking; waivers.
- Section 59-67-410. Control by State Board of Education of school bus transportation.
- Section 59-67-415. Parental responsibility for safe and timely arrival of children to and from bus stop.
- Section 59-67-420. Extent of transportation to be provided.
- Section 59-67-421. Liability in regard to school transportation within hazardous areas.
- Section 59-67-425. Transportation of children attending kindergarten or child development programs.
- Section 59-67-440. Board may borrow from Division of Sinking Funds and Property to effect purchases of school bus equipment.
- Section 59-67-450. Form of indebtedness; interest; payment.
- Section 59-67-460. Contracts for transportation services with private individuals or contractors; State aid.
- Section 59-67-470. Bus drivers; selection; eligibility, training and certificates.
- Section 59-67-480. Salaries of drivers of State-owned buses.
- Section 59-67-490. Proposed routes shall be submitted to Board of Education annually; approval.
- Section 59-67-500. Routes of buses owned and operated by local school agencies.
- Section 59-67-510. Use of transportation equipment for special events, office of Adjutant General and armed services reserve component functions, and other educational purposes.
- Section 59-67-515. Speed limit for public school buses; exceptions.
- Section 59-67-520. Transportation of handicapped persons.
- Section 59-67-530. Expenses of operation of State and locally owned buses.
- Section 59-67-535. Use of boats for transportation of school children from Sandy Island to transport residents.
- Section 59-67-540. Supplies and maintenance of state-owned buses; maintenance and supply stations.
- Section 59-67-545. Parents and other adult school volunteers or employees authorized to ride route school buses on space available basis.
- Section 59-67-550. Installment purchase of maintenance shops.
- Section 59-67-570. Rules and regulations.
- Section 59-67-580. Replacement cycle; funding.
- Section 59-67-585. Use of biodiesel fuel.
- Section 59-67-710. Contracts of insurance on state-owned school buses.
- Section 59-67-720. Payment of premiums.
- Section 59-67-730. Counties and other political subdivisions prohibited from providing supplemental benefits on state-owned buses.
- Section 59-67-740. Contracts of insurance on county and district-owned and contract buses.
- Section 59-67-760. Waiver of claim against bus driver.
- Section 59-67-765. Waiver of sovereign immunity up to limits of insurance coverage.
- Section 59-67-770. State's immunity not waived.
- Section 59-67-780. Rules and regulations.
- Section 59-67-790. Pupil Injury Insurance Fund.
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