5:285 Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus and Commercial Vehicle Drivers

The District shall adhere to federal law and regulations requiring a drug and alcohol testing program for school bus and commercial vehicle drivers. The Superintendent or designee manages a program to implement State and federal law defining the circumstances and procedures for the testing.

Cross References: 

• 4:110 Transportation
• 5:030 Hiring Process and Criteria
• 5:280 Duties and Qualifications

Legal References: 

• 49 U.S.C. §31301 et seq., Alcohol and Controlled Substances Testing (Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991, P.L. 102-143).
• 49 C.F.R. Parts 40 (Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs),
• 49 C.F.R. Part 382 (Controlled Substance and Alcohol Use and Testing)
• 49 C.F.R. Part 395 (Hours of Service of Drivers).
• 625 ILCS 5/6-106.1
• 625 ILCS 5/6-106.1c.

Date Adopted: June 28, 2011

Date Amended:  January 21, 2020; November 19, 2024