The table below summarizes the applicability of 49 CFR 390 to 396 of FMCSRs to school bus transportation. School bus transportation that involves the operation of a CMV as defined in 49 CFR 383.5 is subject to 49 CFR 382 (drug and alcohol testing) and 49 CFR 383 (CDL).
| Operating Entity | School to Home/Home to School | Extracurricular Activities |
| Public School Transporting Students | Not Subject | Not Subject |
| Private School Transporting Pre-primary, Primary, and Secondary Students | Not Subject | Subject as PMCP (Business) |
| Private School Transporting Post-Secondary Students | Subject as PMCP (Business) | Subject as PMCP (Business) |
| Contractor Transporting Pre-primary, Primary, and Secondary Students | Not Subject | Subject as For-hire Carrier |
| Contractor Transporting Post-secondary Students | Subject as For-hire Carrier | Subject as For-hire Carrier |