To update the reference from the 2006 to the 2021 edition of the department’s “Basic School Bus Operator Curriculum” for compliance with new federal entry-level driver training (ELDT) requirements adopted by the Federal ....

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

State Board of Education

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:

6A-3.0141: Employment of School Bus Operators

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To update the reference from the 2006 to the 2021 edition of the department’s “Basic School Bus Operator Curriculum” for compliance with new federal entry-level driver training (ELDT) requirements adopted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), effective February 7, 2022.

SUMMARY: To revise rule 6A-3.0141, F.A.C., to change the reference to the “Basic School Bus Operator Curriculum, Revised 2006” to the current 2021 edition.

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 not been prepared by the Agency.

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: The adverse impact or regulatory cost, if any, does not exceed, nor would it be expected to exceed, any one of the economic analysis criteria set forth in section 120.541(2)(a), F.S. 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: 316.615(3), 1001.02(1), 1006.22, 1012.45, F.S.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 316.615, 1006.22, 1012.32(2)(a), 1012.45, F.S.

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

DATE AND TIME: October 20, 2021, 9 a.m.

PLACE: Caribe Royale Orlando, 8101 World Center Drive, Sierra Ballroom A & B, Orlando, FL 32821.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Mark Eggers, Assistant Deputy Commissioner. [e-mail], [phone].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

6A-3.0141 Employment of School Bus Operators.

(1) through (2) No change.

(3) Prior to transporting students on a school bus each operator shall meet the following requirements:

(a) Hold a valid commercial driver license with a passenger endorsement and a school bus endorsement.

(b) Successfully complete forty (40) hours of preservice training, which must include certified cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid training, and must consist of at least twenty (20) hours of classroom instruction and eight (8) hours of behind-the-wheel training. The classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training shall be based upon the Department’s Basic School Bus Operator Curriculum, Revised 2021 2006, (DOS Link) which is hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule. This document may be obtained from the School Transportation Management Section, Department of Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, at a cost not to exceed actual production and distribution costs.

(c) through (e) No change.

(4) through (10) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 316.615(3), 1001.02(1), 1006.22, 1012.45 FS. Law Implemented 316.615, 1006.22, 1012.32(2)(a), 1012.45 FS. History–New 8-1-86, Amended 7-5-89, 11-15-94, 4-18-96, 6-24-03, 11-26-06, 4-25-07, 3-23-16, 11-29-16, 8-20-19,

 

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Mark Eggers, Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Department of Education.

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

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: September 17, 2021

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: September 13, 2021