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    Office of Pupil Transportation and Emergency Management

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    State Laws and Regulations

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    Pupil Transportation

    COMAR 13A.06.07 Pupil Transportation


    COMAR 11.17.03 Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) – Driver Licensing

    MVA - Physical and Mental Conditions


    COMAR 11.19 Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) - School Vehicles

    MVA – 11.19.01 – Definitions Applicable to Type I and Type II School Vehicles

    MVA – 11.19.02 – School Vehicles – Type I – Construction Standards

    MVA – 11.19.03 - School Vehicles – Type II – Construction Standards

    MVA – 11.19.04 - School Vehicle Inspections

    MVA – 11.19.05 - School Vehicle Drivers

    MVA – 11.19.06 - Use of Nonschool Vehicles by Schools or Licensed Child Care Centers

    MVA – 11.19.07 - Testing of Equipment on School Vehicles

    MVA – 11.19.08 - Certified School Vehicle Inspection Facilities for Vehicles 12 Years or Older


    Annotated Code of Maryland

    Maryland School Transportation Related Laws



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    Pupil Transportation End-of-Year Report

    • Pupil Transportation FY2024 End-of-Year Report



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