STANDARDS FOR IDAHO SCHOOL BUSES AND OPERATIONS

(Rule by Reference – IDAPA 08.02.02.150-219)
 

INTRODUCTION TO SCHOOL BUS CONSTRUCTION  STANDARDS
 

This edition of Standards for Idaho School Buses and Operations –August 22, 2008 November 7, 2008 , is based on the latest report from the Fourteenth National Conference Congress on School Transportation, Warrensburg, Missouri, May 2005 (National School Transportation Specifications & Procedures).   (33-1511, Idaho Code)
 

This portion of Standards for Idaho School Buses and Operations – August 22, 2008 November 7, 2008 , is divided into five sections: Chassis Standards, Body Standards, Standards for Specially Equipped School Buses, Standards for Alternative Fuel for School Buses and Removal from Service Criteria.   There are two basic reasons for this format: (1) to define minimum chassis and body standards and (2) to assign responsibility for providing specific equipment.  Items delineated in the chassis standards are to be provided by the chassis manufacturer.  Items delineated in the body standards are to be provided by the body manufacturer.  Most of the items delineated in the Specially Equipped School Bus Section are to be provided by the body manufacturer and most of the requirements for Standards for Alternative Fuel for School Buses are the responsibility of the chassis manufacturer.  Therefore, whenever a school district purcha