I. Pupils may be transported to or from school activities in a mixed use school bus, as defined by N.H. Rev. Stat. § 259:96-a, which bears a valid state inspection sticker and is operated by a driver who holds a valid driver’s license to operate that vehicle. An operator of a mixed use school bus that qualifies as a commercial motor vehicle as defined in N.H. Rev. Stat. § 259:12-e shall hold a valid commercial driver license pursuant to N.H. Rev. Stat. § 263:86 appropriate for the type and class of mixed use school bus being driven.
II. Pupils with disabilities may be transported to or from school activities in a mixed use school bus unless the pupil’s individualized education program as defined in N.H. Rev. Stat. § 186-C:2, III, or the pupil’s accommodation plan pursuant to section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794, states that such a vehicle shall not be used.
III. In this section, “school activities” shall include, but is not limited to, sporting events, intramural events, events associated with student clubs or organizations, job training programs, field trips, and special education transition services. “School activities” shall not include transportation between home and school.