Mysore/Mysuru: Department of School Education and Literacy (DSEL) has issued a circular to School managements for mandatory Police verification of school vehicle drivers and assistants/ attenders in view of the safety of students.
In a circular issued from the Office of DSEL Commissioner, it is stated that “Under The Karnataka Motor Vehicles Rules 1989, it has been already directed to form School Cab Safety Committee. In the wake of cases of harassment of school children by private school vehicles drivers and their assistants being reported, Police verification about mental status of all the bus, van, autorickshaw drivers should be conducted and compulsorily obtain a certificate. The Conduct Certificate issued by the Police should be uploaded on Student Tracking System (STS) software of respective schools.”
