school district consultant michigan department of education 608 w. allegan street lansing, mi 48909...

School District Consultant Michigan Department of Education608 W. Allegan StreetLansing, MI  48909

MicklashK@michigan.gov

What will the Michigan Department of Education be looking for during the pupil transportation review?

Five (5) TAAM Agencies Per Year

10 % District/Private Contractor/Nonpublic School Sample

10 % Personnel Record Review Sample

SM-4890 Final Expenditure Report with justification.

Documentation of drivers trained.

Review of procedures of issuing training certificates.

Districts must be able to produce all proof that the district / contractor is in compliance with State and Federal law.

School Bus Driver - MCL 257.1853◦Medical Card

◦Blue Card (June 22, 2010) Insulin Dependent Diabetic

◦USDOT Medical Card (White Card)

Chauffeur’s License, CDL with “S’ and “P” endorsements

MCL 257.1849

◦Beginning and or

◦Continuing Training CardMCL 257.1851

◦Criminal Background MCL 380.1230a & 257.1853

◦Unprofessional ConductMCL 380.1230b

Supervisor Training Card or if new◦Beginning School Bus Driver Card

If Supervisor is an Active Driver, They Must Have All Credentials of a School Bus Driver.

Typical Findings

Expected Compliance

Letter of Non-Compliance to District Superintendent…cc to MSP

Public Act 93 of 2010

June 22, 2010

Can a person obtain a USDOT medical certification card if they have diabetes?

Yes, it is possible.

Will insulin dependent drivers who qualify for the diabetes exemption be able to obtain a white USDOT medical certificate?

No, this is not allowed.

Will diabetic drivers with MDE blue card be able to take a position with a new employer?

YES. Credentials follow the individual.

A non-insulin dependent school bus driver prior to June 10, 2010, now is insulin dependent. Can that driver be medically certified?

YES, must have maintained continuous employment.

Can MDE blue card holders drive both interstate and intrastate?

Yes, if taking students to and from school.

Intrastate school bus drivers are regulated by PA 187. Either a white or blue card is allowed in Michigan.

School bus drivers who possess a white USDOT card can operate in both intrastate and interstate.

MDE blue card holder can operate intrastate and are transporting students to and from home to school.

MDE blue card holder can not legally transport students to attend activities out of state.

School bus drivers employed by contractor or non-public school must possess USDOT (white card) for all interstate operations.

What was the impact of PA 156 of 2011?

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