Early Childhood Education and Care Act Article 31

Educare service institutions shall enforce protective measures to ensure the safety of children during their arrival and departure of said educare service institution.Preschools shall transport children with children-only buses approved by the municipal or county (city) competent authority, and the maximum vehicle age of said buses is 10 years. The specifications, markings, color, and number of children transported shall comply with regulations and be certified by the motor vehicle office. The bus driver shall possess an occupational driver’s license, and a preschool educator or an adult bus guardian shall be on board to ensure the safety of children.Regulations regarding the management of preschool buses, drivers, and bus guardians as referred to in the preceding Paragraph and other regulations that have to be followed shall be stipulated jointly by the central competent authority and the Ministry of Transportation and Communications.New preschool bus drivers and bus guardians shall complete at least 8 hours of basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation training within two years before their employment or within three months of employment; said bus drivers and bus guardians shall take at least 8 hours of basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation training, at least 3 hours of courses on safety education (including transportation safety), and at least one emergency drill every two years during their period of employment. Preschools shall assist the municipal or county (city) competent authority in conducting relevant training, courses, or drill at least once per quarter.