The Student Transportation Section provides state transportation aid for public school districts and charter schools for transportation services to and from school at the beginning and end of the school day during the regular school term, and career education and special needs transportation.  This section also provides technical assistance for school administrators and school bus contractors on Missouri statutes and regulations that govern Missouri public student transportation as well as offering a Certified School Bus Driver Instructor Program.  Student Transportation also provides the Missouri Minimum Standards for School Buses which regulates the equipment for the school bus body and chassis.  

CONTACT PERSON:  
David Tramel, Coordinator
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
P.O. Box 480
Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-0480
Telephone 573-751-0357 Fax 573-526-6898
Email: finadmgov@dese.mo.gov