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Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.03 - Interscholastic Athletics in the State › Section 13A.06.03.07 - State Tournament Policies

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A. The MPSSAA games or tournament committees representing all of the districts shall administer and supervise tournaments in the various sports at the district, regional, and State level.
B. All participating schools shall abide by the rules established by each MPSSAA tournament committee.
C. Although certain aspects of a tournament may vary from year to year, the following basic policies shall be observed by all tournament committees:
(1) The tournament may not interfere with local board of education policy.
(2) A member MPSSAA school or local school system may decide whether or not to participate in the tournament.
(3) A member MPSSAA school shall compete in its classification when the tournament is so structured.
(4) Certified and approved officials' organizations shall be assigned games in a fair, equitable, and nondiscriminatory manner.
(5) All awards and recognition shall conform to Regulation .08 of this chapter.
(6) MPSSAA tournament committees shall make every effort to establish game sites to avoid extensive travel for participating teams.
(7) All policy and procedure changes for State tournaments shall be subject to the approval of the MPSSAA Executive Council with the Association Tournament Committee serving in an advisory capacity. Emergency decisions on tournament policies and procedures may be made by the MPSSAA Executive Director.
(8) When a student is found ineligible during the progress of a tournament, the contest last played shall be forfeited, and the team which was defeated shall take its place.
(9) "All-star teams" or best "individual athlete" awards may not be selected from approved tournaments.
(10) Sports at the State tournament level shall be governed by approved game rules.
(11) If a team or any students participating in a State tournament contest leaves the field of competition before completion of a contest, or fails to continue play when eligible to do so, or is guilty of misconduct detrimental to the tournament, then the team, coach, or students may be suspended from further participation in the current tournament, and from the same tournament in the succeeding year, upon the determination of the tournament committee and the Executive Director.
(12) The rules of the MPSSAA do not provide authority to order games replayed. Protests arising from decisions and interpretations by officials during the game will not be considered. Officials' decisions and interpretations are final.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.03 - Interscholastic Athletics in the State › Section 13A.06.03.08 - Awards and Recognition

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A. Awards may be made as follows:
(1) A school, school related, or nonprofit group may purchase and present to a student for athletic achievement a school insignia, medal, pin, or similar article;
(2) Awards from outside the school may be given to individual athletes or school teams provided the awards are approved by the local superintendent, meet MPSSAA guidelines, and the presentation is made at a school-approved function.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.03 - Interscholastic Athletics in the State › Section 13A.06.03.09 - Sanction Rules

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A. Students or teams representing a member MPSSAA school shall participate only in contests conducted by educationally related organizations.
B. Member MPSSAA schools may not compete in any contest in any other state if either school's participation violates the regulations or established policies of either state's high school interscholastic athletic authority.
C. Sanctioning Guidelines.
(1) Sanctioning for Interstate Competition.
(a) Member MPSSAA schools may not compete in any of the following contests unless the contest has been sanctioned by each of the interested state authorities through the NFHS:
(i) Any interstate meet in which four or more schools participate;
(ii) Any competition involving schools from three or more state athletic associations;
(iii) Any interstate two school contest which is not sponsored by a NFHS state association or a state member school;
(iv) Any interstate two-school contest which involves travel outside the United States of America; or
(v) Any interstate two-school contest, regardless of distance to be traveled, which is sponsored by an individual or an organization other than a member MPSSAA high school.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.03 - Interscholastic Athletics in the State › Section 13A.06.03.10 - Amateur Rules

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A. Students who have not used or are not using their athletic skill as players for financial gain, or who have not competed under assumed names as players, shall be considered amateurs. Employment as an instructor, counselor, or official may not be considered a violation.
B. Students who have ceased to be amateurs in a particular sport may not represent their school in interscholastic athletics in that sport.
C. Students who have lost amateur standing may apply for reinstatement to the MPSSAA Appeals Committee after the lapse of 60 days. The 60 days shall commence with a letter of determination from the local superintendent of schools.
D. Students may not lose amateur standing by playing with or against professional players as long as they do not receive pay for their services.
E. Students shall lose their amateur status in a particular sport if they sign a professional contract in that sport.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.03 - Interscholastic Athletics in the State › Section 13A.06.03.11 - Amendments

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A. Proposed written amendments to these regulations may be submitted only by a member MPSSAA school, local superintendent of schools, MPSSAA committee, or the MPSSAA Executive Director. Proposed amendments shall be received by the MPSSAA Executive Director at least 45 days before the annual meeting of the MPSSAA Board of Control.
B. Upon receipt, proposed amendments shall be referred to the Constitution Committee for appropriate action and recommendation.
C. Notice of the proposed amendments shall be sent to each member MPSSAA school, local superintendent of schools, and the State Superintendent of Schools at least 15 days before the annual legislative meeting of the MPSSAA.
D. Ratification of the proposed amendments shall require a majority vote of the delegates present at the annual legislative meeting of the MPSSAA.
E. Amendments approved by the MPSSAA shall be forwarded to the State Superintendent of Schools who will receive recommendations from local superintendents of schools before the State Superintendent of Schools submits recommendations to the State Board of Education.
F. The amendments approved by the State Board of Education shall be in effect according to the date established by the Board.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.04 - Corollary Athletic Programs › Section 13A.06.04.01 - Purpose

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The purpose of this chapter is to define the requirements for a Corollary Athletic Program in the local school systems to provide athletic opportunities so that every student in public schools may have an equal opportunity to access the benefits of education-based athletic programs.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.04 - Corollary Athletic Programs › Section 13A.06.04.02 - Definitions

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A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Corollary Athletic Program" means a program that is not governed by the requirements of COMAR 13A.06.03 and COMAR 13A.04.13 and that is specifically designed to combine groups of students with and without disabilities together in physical activity.
(2) "Department" means the Maryland State Department of Education.
(3) Interscholastic Athletic Programs means programs governed by the requirements of COMAR 13A.06.03.
(4) "Student with a disability" means:
(a) A student who meets the definition of a "handicapped person" at 45 C.F.R. §
												84.3(j);
(b) A student who meets the definition of student with a disability as defined in COMAR 13A.05.01.03B; or
(c) A student who meets the definition of a "handicapped person" as defined in 34 C.F.R. §
												104.3(j).
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.04 - Corollary Athletic Programs › Section 13A.06.04.03 - Access to School Athletic Programs

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Each local school system shall:
A. Develop a plan, policies and procedures to promote and protect the inclusion of students with disabilities in school athletic programs;
B. Provide students with disabilities equivalent opportunities for participation in either the Interscholastic Athletic Program or the Corollary Athletic Program; and
C. Maintain evidence indicating that the interests and abilities of students with disabilities have been fully and effectively accommodated by the local school systems Interscholastic Athletic or Corollary Athletic Program.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.04 - Corollary Athletic Programs › Section 13A.06.04.04 - Corollary Athletic Programs

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A. Corollary Athletic Programs shall provide for the diversity of abilities and interests of students with disabilities.
B. The local school system shall offer a Corollary Athletic Program in each of the fall, winter and spring seasons. The dates of the fall, winter and spring seasons do not need to match the dates prescribed in COMAR 13A.06.03. The sport season for the Corollary Athletic Program shall be limited to a maximum of 12 consecutive weeks.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.04 - Corollary Athletic Programs › Section 13A.06.04.05 - Eligibility for Corollary Athletic Programs

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A. Students in grades K-8 who participate in the Corollary Athletic Program shall:
(1) Be officially registered and attending a Maryland Public School; and
(2) Present to their school principal, or the principal's designee, a form from a parent or guardian giving permission for participation.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.04 - Corollary Athletic Programs › Section 13A.06.04.06 - Complaints and Appeal Process

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A. Parents, guardians and legal representatives of students with disabilities may file a written complaint with the local superintendent regarding an alleged violation of this chapter.
B. The written complaint shall:
(1) State the alleged violation;
(2) Contain a brief statement of facts necessary to understand the complaint;
(3) Contain a brief statement of relief sought; and
(4) Be filed within 30 days of the discovery date of the alleged violation.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.04 - Corollary Athletic Programs › Section 13A.06.04.07 - Corrective Actions

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In response to systemic complaints filed alleging on-going violations of this chapter or at its discretion, the Department may initiate a fact-finding process and may impose corrective action on a school system.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.04 - Corollary Athletic Programs › Section 13A.06.04.08 - Annual Reports

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A. First Annual Report. Local school systems shall submit the first Annual Report on May 15, 2010. It shall:
(1) State the total number of students who participated in the Interscholastic Athletic Program and the Corollary Athletic Program along with the total number of students with disabilities as defined in Regulation .02B of this chapter who participated in the Interscholastic Athletic Program and the Corollary Athletic Program; and
(2) Provide a copy of the plans, policies and procedures developed by the local school systems under Regulation .03 of this chapter.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.05 - Purchase and Use of Accessible Teaching and Learning Materials › Section 13A.06.05.01 - Purpose

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The purpose of this chapter is to direct school systems to develop policies and procedures for the purchase and acquisition of accessible textbooks and supplemental curricular resources, in print and digital formats, that support teaching and learning in and out of the classroom.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.05 - Purchase and Use of Accessible Teaching and Learning Materials › Section 13A.06.05.02 - Incorporation by Reference

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The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA (June 5, 2018) is incorporated by reference.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.05 - Purchase and Use of Accessible Teaching and Learning Materials › Section 13A.06.05.03 - Definitions

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A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) 'Accessible educational materials (AEM) " means print-and technology-based educational materials, including printed and electronic textbooks and related core materials that are designed or converted in a way that makes them usable across the widest range of individual variability regardless of format (print, digital, audio, video, etc.).
(2) 'Accessible technology" means any device, hardware, software, or handheld equipment that provides access to activities for everyone, including those with disabilities, and is designed to provide all individuals the opportunity to acquire the same information, engage in the same interactions, and enjoy the same services with equivalent ease of use.
(3) "Digital device" means an electronic device that uses discrete, numerable data and processes for all its operations.
(4) "Digital learning" means any instructional practice that uses technology to support the student and/or educator learning experience.
(5) "Digital learning resources" means digital materials and technologies that support teaching and learning.
(6) "eTextbook" or "e-book" means a book made available in a digital format for display on a digital device.
(7) "National Instructional Materials Access Center (NIMAC) " means a service that provides a national repository of source files for accessible media production of textbooks and related print core materials for use by eligible PreK-12 students.
(8) Open Educational Resources (OERs).
(a) "Open educational resources (OERs) " means free and openly licensed digital educational materials that can be used for teaching, learning, research, and other purposes and are used and modified based on open licensing.
(b) "Open educational resources (OERs)" includes full courses, course materials, modules, textbooks, streaming videos, tests, software, and any other tools, materials, or techniques used to support access to knowledge.
(9) Public Agency.
(a) "Public agency" means an institution that provides educational services to students with disabilities from 3 to 21 years old and in accordance with the student's IEP.
(b) "Public agency" includes the Maryland State Department of Education, local school systems, the SEED School, the Department of Health, the Department of Juvenile Services, the Maryland School for the Blind, the Maryland School for the Deaf, and the Maryland Department of Labor.
(10) "Textbook" means a book available in print or digital format or a compilation of digital instructional resources that support content standards and curriculum.
(11) "Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA (June 5, 2018) " means a single shared standard for web content accessibility that meets the needs of individuals, organizations, and governments internationally.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.05 - Purchase and Use of Accessible Teaching and Learning Materials › Section 13A.06.05.04 - Requirements

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A. Each local board of education shall prepare policies and procedures related to:
(1) The selection, acquisition, equitable distribution, and sustainability of available, quality-assured digital formats of textbooks (i.e., eTextbooks, e-books, or a compilation of OERs), digital devices, and digital learning resources for all students;
(2) The selection and availability of equitable Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) to meet the needs of all students; and
(3) The privacy and acceptable use of digital devices and resources.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.05 - Purchase and Use of Accessible Teaching and Learning Materials › Section 13A.06.05.05 - Accessibility of Print Materials

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A. When acquiring print materials, each local board of education and public agency may coordinate with the National Instructional Materials Access Center (NFMAC) when acquiring print or textbook-related supplemental resources for students who meet the NFMAC eligibility criteria.
B. Each local board of education and public agency shall provide equitable access to print instructional materials in a timely manner to students with disabilities who do not meet the NIMAC eligibility criteria.
C. If a local board of education or public agency chooses not to coordinate with the NIMAC, the local board of education or public agency shall provide an assurance to the Department that purchases meet standards set forth in 34 CFR §
										300.172.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.05 - Purchase and Use of Accessible Teaching and Learning Materials › Section 13A.06.05.06 - Accessibility of Digital Learning Resources

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Each local board of education and public agency shall comply with WCAG 2.1 Level AA (June 5, 2018) when purchasing or selecting digital learning resources to provide equitable learning opportunities for all students.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.06 - Safety Equipment › Section 13A.06.06.01 - Protective Eye Devices

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Regulations governing the use and care of protective eye devices in the public schools of Maryland shall include the following:
A. Career and Technology Education or Technology Education Laboratories, or Visual Arts Classrooms and Studios.
(1) Protective Eye Devices for General Use. All students, teachers, and visitors upon entering and participating in career and technology education or technology education laboratories, or visual arts classrooms and studios in the public schools, where the activities enumerated in the law are in progress, shall be required to wear, for general use, protective eye devices meeting the specifications of the American National Standard: Practice for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection, Z87.1-1979 and OSHA Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR §
											1910.133, both of which are incorporated by reference.
(2) Protective Eye Devices for Special Areas Within a Laboratory or Visual Arts Classroom or Studio.
(a) These devices shall meet the standards and specifications of the American National Standard: Practice for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection, Z87.1-1979.
(b) Face Shields. A face shield shall be worn by an individual when participating in, or exposed to the immediate vicinity, where:
(i) Hot molten metal or solder is being prepared, poured, or used in any form;
(ii) Heat treatment, tempering, kiln firing of any metal or other materials takes place.
(c) Cup Goggles, Helmets, and Hand Shields.
(i) Gas Welding Area. An individual participating in or observing gas welding operations shall wear cup goggles with appropriate filter lenses and clear cover glass for eye protection in this activity area.
(ii) Electric Arc Welding. An individual participating in or observing electric arc welding operations shall wear a welding helmet or hand shield equipped with the appropriate filter lenses and clear cover glass for this activity.
(iii) Welding Flash Protection. Gas and electric arc welding working stations shall be screened off adequately so as to protect nonwelding students, teachers, and visitors from welding flash.
(d) Splash-Proof Vented Goggles or Face Shields. An individual using, exposed to, or observing the use of any caustic or explosive materials shall wear a splash-proof vented goggle or a face shield protective device.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.07 - Student Transportation › Section 13A.06.07.01 - Definitions

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A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) Accident.
(a) "Accident" means an occurrence or action involving a driver of a school vehicle operated by or under contract to a local school system, which results in an injury or fatality to an individual or damage to a motor vehicle or property, except as otherwise provided in 49 CFR §
												382.303, which is incorporated by reference, for the purpose of post-accident testing for alcohol and controlled substances.
(b) "Accident" does not include an occurrence or action involving a driver of a vehicle not registered as a school vehicle or a school charter vehicle.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.07 - Student Transportation › Section 13A.06.07.02 - Incorporation by Reference

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A. In this chapter, the most recent version of the following documents are incorporated by reference, except that the alcohol concentration limit for disqualification is 0.02 or greater.
B. Documents Incorporated.
(1) U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance 49 CFR 40, Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs (as amended).
(2) U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 49 CFR 382, Controlled Substances and Alcohol Use and Testing (as amended).
(3) U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 49 CFR §§
											391.1, Qualifications of Drivers (as amended).
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.07 - Student Transportation › Section 13A.06.07.03 - Program

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A. This chapter applies to the local school systems and a public residential education program under Education Article, §
									8-701, Annotated Code of Maryland, that provide transportation services for public school students, students with disabilities for whom transportation is provided under Education Article, §
									8-410, Annotated Code of Maryland, in a public school, a school maintained by a State agency, and a nonpublic school.
B. A local school system is responsible for the safe operation of its student transportation system and shall conform to the regulations promulgated by the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Maryland State Board of Education, and the procedures and guidelines established by the Department.
C. A school system may adopt policies and procedures that do not conflict with existing federal and State statute, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
D. Local policies and procedures may exceed the minimum requirements established in this chapter.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.07 - Student Transportation › Section 13A.06.07.04 - Local Supervisor of Transportation

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A local school system shall designate an individual to be responsible for the administration of the student transportation program. The supervisor of transportation designated shall have sufficient time to perform all the duties of the position as detailed in this chapter and established by the policies of a local board of education.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.07 - Student Transportation › Section 13A.06.07.05 - School Vehicle Driver Instructor

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A. General. A school vehicle driver instructor shall:
(1) Be employed by or under contract with the Board of Education;
(2) Have a high school diploma or a State high-school equivalency certificate;
(3) Meet all Motor Vehicle Administration and Department requirements for school vehicle drivers contained in Regulation .06 of this chapter, unless an exception is approved in writing by the Department;
(4) Have 3 years satisfactory service as a school vehicle driver;
(5) Be certified under this regulation to conduct classroom instruction, behind-the-wheel instruction, or both.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.07 - Student Transportation › Section 13A.06.07.06 - School Vehicle Driver Trainee and School Vehicle Driver Qualifications

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A. School Vehicle Driver Trainee Qualifications. Before a school vehicle driver trainee transports a student in a school vehicle, the trainee shall:
(1) Meet all licensing requirements of the Motor Vehicle Administration, including commercial driver's license requirements with appropriate endorsements;
(2) Have not more than two current points on the individual's driving record and a satisfactory past driving record as determined by the supervisor of transportation;
(3) Complete the preservice instruction required under Regulation .10A of this chapter;
(4) Have no evidence of a criminal history which would be a disqualifying condition under Regulation .07C of this chapter or an action under Regulation .07D of this chapter, either of which in the opinion of the supervisor of transportation makes the individual unfit for employment;
(5) Be 21 years old or older;
(6) Satisfactorily pass the appropriate medical examinations for school vehicle drivers under COMAR 11.19.05.01B; and
(7) Receive a negative controlled substances test result required under Regulation .11 of this chapter.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.07 - Student Transportation › Section 13A.06.07.07 - School Vehicle Driver and Trainee Disqualifying Conditions and Termination

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A. A school vehicle driver or trainee who does not meet the qualifications of the evaluation under Regulation .06C of this chapter may be disqualified from driving a school vehicle at the discretion of the supervisor of transportation, unless the supervisor of transportation determines that retraining, instruction, or both, are satisfactorily completed.
B. Disqualification for Driving Record.
(1) Except as set forth in §B(2) of this regulation, a school vehicle driver or trainee shall be disqualified from driving a school vehicle if the driving record shows three current points.
(2) If a school vehicle driver has three current points while employed as a school vehicle driver and the supervisor of transportation wishes to retain the individual as a school vehicle driver, the supervisor of transportation shall place a letter in the driver's individual personnel file listing sufficient reasons for continued qualification of the driver as a school vehicle driver.
(3) If a school vehicle driver or trainee has more than three current points, the driver may not operate a school vehicle.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.07 - Student Transportation › Section 13A.06.07.08 - School Vehicle Attendant Qualifications and Disqualifications

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A. A school vehicle attendant shall:
(1) Complete the preservice instruction under Regulation .10D(1) of this chapter;
(2) Be in good health, mature, able to discharge the duties of the position, and able to command the respect of others;
(3) Be able to exercise sound judgment to make appropriate decisions in emergency situations; and
(4) Complete the prescribed in-service instruction every 12 months under Regulation .10D(2) of this chapter.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.07 - Student Transportation › Section 13A.06.07.09 - Alternative School Vehicle Driver Qualifications and Disqualifications

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A. An alternative school vehicle driver shall:
(1) Meet all licensing requirements of the Motor Vehicle Administration for a Class A or Class M vehicle respectively;
(2) Have not more than two current points on the individual's driving record and a satisfactory past driving record as determined by the local supervisor of transportation;
(3) Be 21 years old or older;
(4) Be in good health, mature, able to discharge the duties of the position, and able to command the respect of others;
(5) Receive a negative controlled substance test result; and
(6) As permitted, be included in the MVA Licensing Monitoring System.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.07 - Student Transportation › Section 13A.06.07.10 - Instructional Content Requirements

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A. Preservice Instruction for School Vehicle Drivers.
(1) A trainee shall satisfactorily complete a minimum of 8 hours of classroom instruction in the core units of the school bus driver instructional program developed by the Department, including:
(a) First aid;
(b) Railroad grade crossing safety; and
(c) Bridge crossing safety.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.07 - Student Transportation › Section 13A.06.07.11 - Alcohol and Controlled Substances Use and Testing

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A. Testing Program Required.
(1) A local school system shall implement an alcohol and controlled substances testing program for all school vehicle drivers, or shall certify to the Department that all school vehicle drivers are participating in an alcohol and controlled substances testing program.
(2) The testing program shall meet the standards established in 49 CFR 40 and 382, which are incorporated by reference by this chapter and by applicable Maryland law, except that the alcohol concentration limit for disqualification is 0.02 or greater.
(3) A controlled substances test shall be administered as part of the application process and prior to the offer of employment as a school vehicle driver trainee.
(4) An alcohol or controlled substances test shall be administered as soon as practicable if a supervisor of transportation, who has received training in identifying the signs and symptoms of controlled substances and alcohol abuse or use, has determined there is reasonable suspicion that a school vehicle driver or trainee is using alcohol or a controlled substance.
(5) Both a controlled substances and alcohol test, as defined in 49 CFR Parts 40 and 382, shall be performed following a school vehicle accident.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.07 - Student Transportation › Section 13A.06.07.12 - General Standards

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A. A school vehicle or school charter vehicle may not be used to transport students unless a vehicle acceptance sheet as required by the Department has been completed by the supervisor of transportation and is on file in the local transportation office.
B. Type I or Type II school vehicles shall be used to transport students to and from school and school related activities when local school system sponsored transportation services are provided.
C. Vehicles other than Type I or Type II school vehicles and MFSAB vehicles may be used to transport students to and from school if:
(1) The vehicle is a taxicab;
(2) Only one student is transported;
(3) The vehicle used is a commercial motor coach; or
(4) A local board of education determines that it is necessary to own, operate, or contract the use of an alternative school vehicle for student transportation.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.07 - Student Transportation › Section 13A.06.07.13 - Vehicle Inspections

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A. Three safety inspections and a preventive maintenance inspection shall be conducted on each public school vehicle annually in accordance with Motor Vehicle Administration regulations and inspection standards.
B. The supervisor of transportation or the Department's Chief of Pupil Transportation may require additional inspections of individual vehicles at any time.
C. A daily preoperational check of each vehicle shall be performed each day the vehicle is operated.
D. A post-operational check shall be conducted at the end of each trip.
E. A school vehicle found to be mechanically unsafe shall be immediately discontinued from use until made safe and authorized to be placed in service again by the supervisor of transportation.
F. Each local school system shall have a written procedure for conducting pre-operational and post-operational checks.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.07 - Student Transportation › Section 13A.06.07.14 - Routing and Operating Procedures

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A. The prime consideration is the safety of riders.
B. Requirement for Stops.
(1) Stops should be approximately 1/4 mile apart. This does not apply to routes exclusively designated for students with disabilities.
(2) On-roadway stops shall be on the travel portion of the highway, not to include the shoulder, using the eight-light safety system.
(3) Stops shall be located, if possible, to maximize the visibility of the stopped school vehicle for approaching traffic.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.07 - Student Transportation › Section 13A.06.07.15 - School Vehicle Loading Zones

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A. Loading zones shall be approved by the local superintendent of schools, the Maryland State Police, or the local police department, in cooperation with the State Highway Administration.
B. Types of Loading Zones.
(1) On-Roadway Loading Zones.
(a) The location of the loading zone shall be on the travel portion of the roadway.
(b) The eight-light safety system shall be used during the execution of on-roadway loading.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.07 - Student Transportation › Section 13A.06.07.16 - Reporting Requirements

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A. Accident Reporting. By September 1 of each year, the supervisor of transportation shall submit a report through the Department's electronic reporting system for each school vehicle accident occurring during the previous fiscal year, for both publicly owned and contract vehicles. Only accidents that involve personal injury or appreciable damage shall be reported to the Department.
B. Number of Students Transported. By November 30 of each year, the supervisor of transportation shall submit a report, in the format required by the Department and signed by the local superintendent of schools, of the number of students transported on the last Friday of October of that year, including distinct information on the number of disabled students transported.
C. Operational Reporting. By July 15 of each year, the supervisor of transportation shall submit reports of the number of vehicles and the number of miles and hours of route operations for the previous fiscal year on the form required by the Department.
D. Alcohol and Controlled Substances Testing. By March 15 of each year, the local supervisor of transportation shall submit an annual summary for the prior calendar year concerning the alcohol and controlled substances testing program, test results, and employment actions taken with respect to school vehicle drivers in the format required by the Department.
E. Annual Report on Students with Disabilities.
(1) By July 15 of each year, each local school system shall submit a report for the previous fiscal year to the Department's Office of Pupil Transportation, in the format required by the Department, that includes:
(a) Certification of preservice and in-service instruction provided to school vehicle drivers, attendants, and taxicab drivers on disabling conditions, behavior management techniques, passenger safety restraints, emergency procedures, and other appropriate topics; and
(b) Local regulations, policies, or procedures adopted since the submission of the last report for the transportation of students with disabilities.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.07 - Student Transportation › Section 13A.06.07.17 - Railroad and Bridge Crossing Evaluation

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A. The supervisor of transportation shall consult with a county or State highway administrator to ensure that grade-level railroad crossings and bridge crossings are reviewed annually. This shall be done prior to the beginning of each school year.
B. Evidence that a review of grade-level railroad and bridge crossings has been conducted shall be maintained in the transportation office of the local school system.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.07 - Student Transportation › Section 13A.06.07.18 - Taxicab Drivers Transporting Students with Disabilities

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A. Taxicab drivers involved in transporting students with disabilities to nonpublic special education facilities shall:
(1) Meet all licensing requirements of the Motor Vehicle Administration;
(2) Pass the annual physical examination required by the Motor Vehicle Administration for school vehicle drivers;
(3) Have no evidence of a criminal history which in the opinion of the supervisor of transportation makes the individual unfit for employment;
(4) Receive a negative controlled substances test result as required under Regulation .11 of this chapter;
(5) Have a driving record that is acceptable to the supervisor of transportation; and
(6) Complete the preservice and in-service instruction as set forth in §C of this regulation.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.07 - Student Transportation › Section 13A.06.07.19 - Transportation Grant for Increased Ridership of Students with Disabilities

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A. Grants for the transportation of students with disabilities in the amount specified in Education Article, §
									5-218, Annotated Code of Maryland, shall be distributed on a bimonthly basis.
B. The disabled student transportation grant shall be distributed to each local board of education. The amount of the grant shall be based upon the number of disabled students requiring special transportation services who were transported by a local board of education, on the last Friday of October of the prior fiscal year.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.07 - Student Transportation › Section 13A.06.07.20 - Exceptions

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A. The State Superintendent of Schools may make an exception to this chapter under emergency conditions if compliance with this chapter may make the operation of student transportation impossible or unsafe due to an act of God, strike, rebellion, or other unforeseen disturbance.
B. An exception granted by the State Superintendent of Schools shall remain in effect only until the next regular meeting of the State Board of Education.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.07 - Student Transportation › Section 13A.06.07.21 - School Vehicle - Length of Operation

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A. Unless it is a transit style school vehicle placed into operation before July 1, 2004, or it was under contract before July 1, 2004 to be purchased, a school vehicle may not be used for more than 12 years, unless the conditions for its extended use are satisfied under Education Article, §
									7-804(b), Annotated Code of Maryland, or it is specifically exempted by statute.
B. A school vehicle may not be used at any time to transport students if it has been in operation for 15 years or more.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.07 - Student Transportation › Section 13A.06.07.22 - Appeals

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A school vehicle driver or attendant who has exhausted the local school system appeal process, may appeal to the State Board of Education under COMAR 13A.01.05.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.08 - Head Injuries and Concussions in Extracurricular Athletic Events › Section 13A.06.08.01 - Scope

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This chapter implements Education Article, §
									7-433 and Health-General Article, §14-501, Annotated Code of Maryland, to establish a program of concussion awareness and prevention throughout the State of Maryland for student-athletes, their parents or guardians, and their coaches.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.08 - Head Injuries and Concussions in Extracurricular Athletic Events › Section 13A.06.08.02 - Definitions

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A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Concussion" means a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) causing an immediate and usually short-lived change in mental status or an alteration of normal consciousness resulting from a bump, blow, jolt, shaking, or spinning of the head or body.
(2) "Graduated return to play protocols" means the progressive return to play stages included in the Policies and Programs on Concussions for Public Schools and Youth Sport Programs (Maryland State Department of Education, updated through December 2012).
(3) "Return to play" means participation in a non-medically supervised practice or athletic competition after a period of exclusion.
(4) "School personnel" means those directly responsible for administering or coaching interscholastic athletic program within a school or county and those employees of the school or school system with overall responsibility for student-athletes' academic performance and medical well-being.
(5) "Student-athlete" means a student participating in any try-out, practice, or contest of a school team.
(6) "Youth sports program" means a program organized for recreational athletic competition instruction for participants who are younger than 19 years old.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.08 - Head Injuries and Concussions in Extracurricular Athletic Events › Section 13A.06.08.03 - Incorporation by Reference

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The Policies and Programs on Concussions for Public Schools and Youth Sport Programs (Maryland State Department of Education, updated through December 2012) is incorporated by reference.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.08 - Head Injuries and Concussions in Extracurricular Athletic Events › Section 13A.06.08.04 - Training

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A. Each local school system shall train each coach in concussion risk and management. At a minimum, the coach's training shall include:
(1) The nature of the risk of a brain injury;
(2) The risk of not reporting a brain injury;
(3) Criteria for removal and return to play;
(4) Understanding concussions;
(5) Recognizing concussions;
(6) Signs and symptoms; and
(7) Response and action plan.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.08 - Head Injuries and Concussions in Extracurricular Athletic Events › Section 13A.06.08.05 - Policies and Procedures

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A. Each school system shall implement policies consistent with this chapter and the Policies and Programs on Concussions for Public Schools and Youth Sport Programs to assure student-athletes, parents, or guardians and school personnel receive an informational sheet describing:
(1) The nature and risk of a concussion or head injury;
(2) The criteria for removal from play and return to play;
(3) The risks of not reporting injury and continuing to play; and
(4) Appropriate academic accommodations for diagnosed concussion victims.