Senate Bill 88

Student Transportation Safety (SB 88 Compliance)

Overview

Senate Bill 88 (SB 88), effective July 1, 2025, establishes minimum health, safety, and oversight standards for individuals transporting students for school-related activities.

This law applies to both district employees and contracted providers and covers most forms of student transportation, including:

  • Home-to-school transportation

  • Field trips and athletics

  • After-school and extracurricular programs

  • Preschool and childcare-related transportation

COJUSD is committed to ensuring all student transportation meets these safety requirements.

Driver Requirements

All compensated drivers transporting students must meet the following:

  • Be at least 18 years old with a valid California driver’s license

  • Pass criminal background checks and fingerprint clearance

  • Complete tuberculosis screening

  • Maintain a clean driving record

  • Pass drug and alcohol testing

  • Complete a medical examination (within 2 years)

  • Complete initial and ongoing safety training, including:

    • First aid

    • Safe driving practices

    • Emergency procedures

Drivers transporting larger groups must also hold the appropriate commercial driver’s license (CDL).

Additional Information

For more information on SB 88 requirements, please refer to:

Senate Bill No. 88
CDE Information on SB-88