Wisconsin § 121.555 - Alternative methods of providing transportation.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 121.555 — Alternative methods of providing transportation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 121.555. Alternative methods of providing transportation.
121.555(1) (1) A school board or the governing body of a private school may provide pupil transportation services by the following alternative methods: 121.555(1)(a) (a) A motor vehicle transporting 9 or less passengers in addition to the operator. 121.555(1)(b) (b) A motor vehicle transporting 10 or more passengers in addition to the operator and used temporarily to provide transportation for purposes specified under s. 340.01 (56) (a) when the school board or the governing body requests the secretary of transportation to determine that an emergency exists because no regular transportation is available. The secretary of transportation shall approve or deny the request in writing. Any authorization granted under this paragraph shall specify the purpose and need for the emergency transportation service. 121.555(2) (2) The school board or governing body of a private school shall determine that any motor vehicle used under sub. (1) complies with the following conditions: 121.555(2)(a) (a) Insurance. If the vehicle is owned or leased by a school or a school bus contractor, or is a vehicle authorized under sub. (1) (b) , it shall comply with s.
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Wisconsin Statutes § 121.555 cover?
Section 121.555 ("Alternative methods of providing transportation.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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