School Bus Student Ridership Manifest

Daily roster of assigned students by stop and seat for accountability, headcount verification, special needs routing, and emergency response.

Submission Notice

• Submission Date
  Date the manifest is being completed.
• Route ID
  Assigned route identifier for this run.
• Driver Name
  Name of the driver completing the manifest.
• Bus Number
  Vehicle or bus identifier used on this route.

Route and Trip Details

• Trip Type
• Route Start Time
  Time the route began.
• Route End Time
  Time the route ended, if completed.
• Was a substitute driver or aide used?

Student Ridership Roster

• Student Roster
  Use only the minimum student identifiers needed for route accountability. Avoid collecting full names if student ID or initials are sufficient under local policy.
• Total Assigned Students
  Total number of students assigned to the route.
• Total Boarded Students
  Total number of students who boarded.
• Total Absent Students
  Total number of assigned students not present for pickup.

Special Needs and Accommodation Notes

• Is this a special needs route?
• Accommodation Summary
  Brief operational notes for authorized accommodations only. Do not include unnecessary medical details.
• Required Assistive Equipment

Exceptions, Incidents, and Follow-Up

• Were there any ridership discrepancies?
• Discrepancy Details
  Describe missing students, unexpected riders, seat assignment issues, or other exceptions.
• Was there a safety incident or emergency?
• Incident Summary
  Brief summary of what happened, immediate action taken, and who was notified.