Last modified: April 8, 2025

Policy 6600 P2 Transportation – School Bus Emergency Exit Drill

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During the first six weeks of each school year, the transportation department will perform a physical emergency exit drill:

1. For all students at each elementary school
2. For Bused students at each secondary school

The emergency entrance/exit service door will be used during the emergency exit drill. Practice drills will be performed in the bus loading zone of the school premises.

Elementary principals will schedule with the Transportation Route Coordinator at least one week prior to the scheduled drill. Secondary drills will be conducted by each route driver.

The Lead Coordinator of Transportation will develop an itemized checklist for drivers to use during emergency drills. Records of completed emergency exit drills will be retained in the transportation office for a period of two years.

Legal References and Regulations:

• Utah Administrative Code R909-3 Utah Transportation – School Buses
• Utah Administrative Code R277-601 Utah School Board – School Buses
• Utah Administrative Code R277-600 Student Transportation Standards
• National School Transportation Specifications & Procedure APPENDIX D, IV.E.1

Related Policies, Procedures, and Forms

• Policy 6600 Transportation
• 6600 Procedure 1 Transportation
• 6600 Procedure 2 Transportation School Bus Emergency Exit Drill
• 6600 Procedure 3 Drug Testing Bus Drivers
• 6600 Procedure 4 Courtesy Bus Stops and Bus Routes