Published on: 19099511. To remove the requirement for manufacturers, dealers or distributors to file specifications, including blueprints, when requested by the Department of Education, with the Deputy Commissioner of Finance and Operations, for each model of school bus chassis and body intended to transport students. This requirement is not necessary, as the rule requires the manufacture, distributor or dealer to file a certified statement that any school bus chassis or body sold meets all safety standards and specifications prescribed for school buses for use in Florida. In addition, the purpose is to incorporate language related to school bus specifications and pilot testing from rule 6A-3.0291, F.A.C., which is proposed for repeal. The effect is that school buses sold in Florida will still meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, the National School Transportation Specifications & Procedures, May 2010, Florida School Bus Specifications, revised 2013 and the information will be consolidated in one rule.
Published on: 12275852. The purpose of this rule amendment is to implement Florida’s statutory requirements to effect safe and efficient transportation of Florida public school students by county school districts and charter schools. The Florida School Bus Specifications are being updated in accordance with required and requested changes, current public expectations, and higher benchmarks among student transportation providers for the safety of students.
Published on: 12105811. The purpose of this rule development is to implement Florida’s statutory requirements to effect safe and efficient transportation of Florida public school students by county school districts and charter schools. The Florida School Bus Specifications are being updated in accordance with required and requested changes, current public expectations, and higher benchmarks among student transportation providers for the safety of students.
Published on: 5592261. The purpose of the rule amendment is to implement Florida’s statutory requirements to effect safe and efficient transportation of Florida public school students by county school districts and charter schools. The effect is the adoption of the Florida School Bus Specifications, 2008, with required changes reflecting public expectations and higher benchmarks among student transportation providers for the safety of students.