DCF 252.09(3)(c)(c) For transportation to or from a child’s home or school, the transportation route and scheduled stops.
DCF 252.09(4)(4)Driver.
DCF 252.09(4)(a)(a) The driver of a vehicle used to transport children in care shall be at least 18 years of age and shall hold a valid driver’s license for the state where the driver resides and for the type of vehicle driven.
DCF 252.09(4)(b)(b) Before a driver who is not the licensee first transports children the licensee shall provide the driver with a training. The licensee shall review, document, and update the training as necessary with each driver annually. The training shall include all of the following:
DCF 252.09(4)(b)1.1. The procedure for ensuring that all children are properly restrained in the appropriate child safety seat.
DCF 252.09(4)(b)2.2. The procedure for loading, unloading, and tracking of children being transported.
DCF 252.09(4)(b)3.3. The procedure for evacuating the children from a vehicle in an emergency.
DCF 252.09(4)(b)4.4. Behavior management techniques for use with children being transported.
DCF 252.09(4)(b)5.5. A review of this section and the applicable statutes under s. 347.48, Stats.
DCF 252.09(4)(b)6.6. A review of applicable camp policies.
DCF 252.09(4)(b)7.7. First aid procedures.
DCF 252.09(4)(b)8.8. A review of child abuse and neglect laws and center reporting procedures.
DCF 252.09(4)(b)9.9. Information on any special needs a child being transported may have and the plan for how those needs will be met.
DCF 252.09(4)(b)10.10. A review of the use of the vehicle alarm, if applicable.
DCF 252.09(4)(b)11.11. Any other job responsibilities as determined by the licensee.
DCF 252.09(4)(c)(c)
DCF 252.09(4)(c)1.1. Prior to the day a driver first transports children in care and annually thereafter, the licensee shall obtain a copy of the driving record for each driver and place the record in the staff file. The licensee shall review each driving record to ensure that the driver has no accidents or traffic violations that would indicate that having children ride with the driver could pose a threat to the children.
DCF 252.09(4)(c)2.2. In determining whether a driver may pose a threat to the children, the licensee shall consider the totality of the driver’s record, any other relevant facts, and all of the following factors in combination:
DCF 252.09(4)(c)2.a.a. The seriousness of any accidents or violations.
DCF 252.09(4)(c)2.b.b. How much time has passed since an accident or violation occurred.
DCF 252.09(4)(c)2.c.c. The number of accidents or violations.
DCF 252.09(4)(c)2.d.d. The likelihood that a similar incident will occur.
DCF 252.09(4)(c)3.3. A driver whose driving record indicates that the driver poses a threat to the children may not transport children.
DCF 252.09 NoteNote: Information on how to obtain driving records may be obtained by contacting the department of transportation at (608) 261-2566 or https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv/license-drvs/susp-or-rvkd/point-system.aspx.
DCF 252.09(4)(d)(d)
DCF 252.09(4)(d)1.1. Except as provided in subd. 2., a driver of a vehicle that is transporting children in care may not use a cellular phone or other wireless telecommunication device while loading, unloading, or transporting children except when the vehicle is out of traffic, not in operation, and any of the following applies:
DCF 252.09(4)(d)1.a.a. The phone or device is used to call 911.
DCF 252.09(4)(d)1.b.b. The phone or device is used to communicate with emergency responders.
DCF 252.09(4)(d)1.c.c. The phone or device is used to communicate with the camp regarding an emergency situation.