"Steering clear of Liability: training for school bus drivers"

This video training program drives home the concern of unauthorized stops and schedules! Train drivers to avoid legal detours created when a driver doesn't follow the rules. LEARN MORE

"Confidential Records: training for school bus drivers"

The only video training program about confidentiality created for school bus drivers! This award-winning program meets federally-mandated prerequisites for drivers to get the information they need.  LEARN MORE

Legal routes™ newsletter

“Your roadmap to pupil transportation law and compliance.” This bi-monthly newsletter offers analysis you can understand, experience you can benefit from, and a foundation you can depend on for the critical decisions transportation officials must make. LEARN MORE

SCHOOL BUS STOPS: A SAFETY GUIDE FOR TRANSPORTERS

The "Bus Stop Book," co-authored by Peggy Burns, Lenny Bernstein & Jim Ellis, is now available direct from Education Compliance Group, Inc. Here's sound, practical advice for school districts and bus companies about how and where to place school bus stops. LEARN MORE

POINT OF LAW™

Here’s the “quick scoop” on legal issues suggested by current cases, recent headlines, and just what you need to know. This special resource material will be changed monthly, so you’ll want to check it out regularly. Click on “LEARN MORE . . .” to get “Burns’ Best Bets,” and other suggestions to avoid legal distractions.

Resources

Where Does It Say That? (download PDF)
Frequently asked questions, with answers and citations

Strategic Thinking Analysis (download)
7 questions to help you think about the legal detours you face.

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About Peggy Burns

Peggy Burns is owner of Education Compliance Group, Inc, an organization committed to addressing legal compliance issues in education. As Staff Counsel and Director of Policy and Legal Services for Adams 12 Five Star Schools in Colorado, Peggy has advised and trained administrators throughout the public school system on day-to-day legal matters. Now a full-time consultant, she focuses on school transportation law and policy. Peggy is a frequent presenter at state, regional, and national pupil transportation conferences.
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