Who is primarily responsible for the rules and regulations regarding pupil transportation?

The primary responsibility for the rules and regulations regarding pupil transportation rests with each state board of education. State boards of education establish guidelines and policies that govern the transportation of students to ensure safety, compliance with state laws, and uniformity in practices across school districts within the state. These regulations often include vehicle safety standards, driver training requirements, and procedures for emergency situations, all tailored to meet the unique needs of pupils in that state.

Local governments and school district administrators may have their own specific procedures or policies for implementing these regulations, but it is the state board of education that sets the overarching framework and requirements that must be followed. Federal transportation authorities do play a role in regulating transportation safety at a national level, but pupil transportation specifically falls under state jurisdiction as dictated by the state boards of education.