It’s the start of the new year, and for many contractors this means it is the start of the transportation contract bidding and renewal season. During this period, many contractors often seek clarity on legal requirements regarding school district Request for Proposals (RFPs), and the obligations of contractors responding to such RFPs.
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School bus contractors must assure their drivers obtain clearances, including that their employees have Pennsylvania State Police (“PSP”) Background Checks performed. Multiple laws dictate when and how often a driver must complete a PSP background check and it can get confusing. However, contractors should know that drivers only need to obtain a pre-employment background and renew it every two (2) years if they are performing Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (“PUC”) runs in vehicles t...
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