The school bus is an extension of school activity; therefore, students shall conduct themselves on the bus in a manner consistent with the established standards for safety and classroom behavior.

Students are under the supervision and control of the bus driver while on the bus, and all reasonable directions given by the driver shall be followed.

Bus drivers shall inform a student’s principal of any serious discipline problem and the principal may take disciplinary action as appropriate. A student may be denied the privilege of riding the bus if the principal determines that the student’s behavior is such as to cause disruption on the bus, or if the student disobeys state or local rules and regulations pertaining to student transportation.

The suspension of a student from riding the school bus shall follow the same procedures as for any other school suspension.

Students who transfer from bus to bus while en route to and from school shall be expected to abide by the discipline policies adopted by the Board and rules adopted by the staff of the base school.

Legal Reference:

1. T.C.A. § 49-6-4102.

Approved as to Legal Form
By Knox County Law Director 11/17/2023
/Gary T. Dupler/Deputy Law Director