Who is responsible for approving certain school bus stops?

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is tasked with ensuring the safety of school transportation, which includes approving certain school bus stops. This responsibility involves evaluating locations to ensure they provide safe access for students while minimizing potential dangers, such as heavy traffic or unsafe environments. The CHP collaborates with school districts to assess and designate these stops, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and best practices in student transportation.

Local school districts, while they play a role in the overall management and planning of school bus routes, do not have the ultimate authority to approve stops without the input and oversight of the CHP. The Department of Motor Vehicles primarily focuses on licensing and regulatory aspects of drivers and vehicles rather than directly managing bus stop approvals. The Board of Education oversees broader educational directives and policies but is not specifically responsible for the operational details of school bus stop locations.