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Conceptual Display Bus/Parent Drop-off Example 2

This is a conceptual display of parent/bus drop-off with illustrations showing an acceptable parent drop-off, a display which would raise concerns, and an unacceptable parent/bus drop-off which is combined.

This is an Accessible Alternative Version of the conceptual design Bus/Parent Drop-off Example 2 (PDF). The Adobe Acrobat Portable Document should be the preferred version for downloading.

A conceptual design for school site layout displaying parent drop-off, bus loading areas, and parking.

Title 5, Article 4. Standards, Planning, and Approval of School Facilities.

Section 14030. Standards for Development of Plans for the Design and Construction of School Facilities.

The following standards for new schools are for the use of all school districts for the purposes of educational appropriateness and promotion of school safety:

b. Site Layout. Parent drop-off, bus loading areas, and parking shall be separated to allow students to enter and exit the school grounds safely unless these features are unavailable due to limited acreage in urban areas or restrictive locations, specifically:

2. Parent drop-off area is adjacent to school entrance and separate from bus area and parking.

There are three illustrations. The first illustrates the acceptable parent drop-off, which is adjacent to school entrance and separate from bus drop-off. The second illustration raises concerns with the parent drop-off not being located at the school entrance. The third illustration is unacceptable, with the parent and bus drop-off combined.

California Department of Education, School Facilities and Transportation Services Division. These are conceptual displays only and are intended to illustrate a specific Title 5 criterion. The California Department of Education will evaluate designs based on the unique site conditions and the educational program of a school.

Questions:   Diane Waters | dwaters@cde.ca.gov | 916-327-2884
Last Reviewed: Wednesday, May 28, 2025
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