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 ...
RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
6A-3.003 Certification as to Specifications of School Buses
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: 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 manufacturer, 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, to incorporate the National School Transportation Specifications and Procedures, Florida School Bus Specifications and language related to school bus specifications and pilot testing from rule 6A-3.0291, F.A.C., which will be repealed.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Specifications of School Buses.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 1001.02(1), 1006.25, FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1006.25, FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Mark Eggers, Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Finance and Operations, Florida Department of Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Room 814, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, 850-245-0351. To request a rule development workshop, please contact: Cathy Schroeder, Director, Office of Executive Management, Department of Education, (850)245-9661 or email cathy.schroeder@fldoe.org or go to https://app1.fldoe.org/rules/default.aspx.
THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:
Available at https://app1.fldoe.org/rules/default.aspx.
Document Information
- Subject:
- Specifications of School Buses.
- Purpose:
- 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 manufacturer, distributor or dealer to file a certified statement that any school bus chassis or body sold meets all safety standards and ...
- Rulemaking Authority:
- 1001.02(1), 1006.25, Florida Statutes.
- Law:
- 1006.25, Florida Statutes.
- Contact:
- Mark Eggers, Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Finance and Operations, Florida Department of Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Room 814, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, 850-245-0351. To request a rule development workshop, please contact: Cathy Schroeder, Director, Office of Executive Management, Department of Education, 850-245-9661 or email cathy.schroeder@fldoe.org or go to https://app1.fldoe.org/rules/default.aspx.
- Related Rules: (1)
- 6A-3.003. Certification as to Specifications of School Buses