To update two publications (Florida School Bus Specifications, Revised 2013 and National School Transportation Specifications and Procedures, May 2010) that are incorporated by reference in this rule. Periodic updates to these publications are ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

State Board of Education

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

6A-3.003Certification as to Specifications of School Buses

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To update two publications (Florida School Bus Specifications, Revised 2013 and National School Transportation Specifications and Procedures, May 2010) that are incorporated by reference in this rule. Periodic updates to these publications are necessary to ensure school bus specifications reflect new technology.

SUMMARY: The deputy commissioner for finance and operations is authorized by section 1006.27, F.S., to coordinate statewide purchasing of transportation equipment, including soliciting and administering bids for new school buses. This amendment will update the Florida School Bus Specifications, Revised 2013 and the National School Transportation Specifications and Procedures, May 2010, which are incorporated by reference in this rule.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has been prepared by the Agency.

In summary, the proposed amendment will update publications of school bus specifications that are incorporated by reference in this rule and will have no adverse economic impacts.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: This amendment will update two publications (Florida School Bus Specifications and the National School Transportation Specifications and Procedures) that are incorporated by reference to this rule and will not require legislative ratification.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 1001.02(1), 1006.25(2), 1006.25(4), F.S.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1006.25, F.S.

A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

DATE AND TIME: September 20, 2019, 9:00 a.m.

PLACE: KIPP Jacksonville, 1440 North McDuff Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida 32254.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Mark Eggers, Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Finance and Operations, Florida Department of Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Room 814, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400, [phone].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

6A-3.003 Certification as to Specifications of School Buses.

(1) Before any manufacturer, distributor or dealer may offer for sale or lease any school bus chassis or bodies to be used for the transportation of students to public schools of Florida, such manufacturer, distributor or dealer shall:

(a) File with the Deputy Commissioner for Finance and Operations a certified statement that any school bus chassis or body sold by such manufacturer, distributor or dealer will meet the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards required by section 1006.25(2), F.S., the National School Transportation Specifications & Procedures, May 2015 2010 (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-08558), and the Florida School Bus Specifications, revised 2019 2013 (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-08559), all of which are incorporated herein by reference. For information on obtaining copies of the National School Transportation Specifications & Procedures, May 2015 2010 or the Florida School Bus Specifications, revised 2019 2013, contact the Director of School Transportation Management, Florida Department of Education, Suite 834, 325 W. Gaines St., Tallahassee, FL 32399.

(b) Submit to the Deputy Commissioner for Finance and Operations or his/her authorized representative upon request, for the purpose of examination, a demonstrator model, or parts thereof, of each type of chassis or body model to be offered for sale. Such examination shall be for the purpose of ascertaining whether the respective chassis or body model meets the specifications, including quality standards, required by the State Board.

(2) through (5) No change

Rulemaking Authority 1001.02(1), 1006.25(2), (4) FS. Law Implemented 1006.25 FS. History–New 7-20-74, Repromulgated 12-5-74, Formerly 6A-3.03, Amended 11-15-94, 8-20-17,

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Mark Eggers, Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Finance and Operations.

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Richard Corcoran, Commissioner, Florida Department of Education.

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: August 12, 2019

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: August 1, 2019