Drills shall be conducted in accordance with the state and federal laws. NJAC 6
A:27-11.2 states that there shall be at least two drills for all students who are transported to and from school. All other students shall receive instruction at least once a year.

Bus evacuation drills shall:

  1. Demonstrate and practice various methods and components of evacuation.
  2. Include the participation of educational staff, bus driver and students in appropriate portions of the drill, and
  3. Be conducted when the weather is conducive to safety and preferably when the bus arrives at the school with students onboard.

See Link below for Bus Evacuation Procedures.

Bus Evacuation Procedures

Last modified: May 07, 2020