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IN SB0520
Bill
Status
1/14/2015
Primary Sponsor
Frank Mrvan
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AI Summary
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School bus drivers must load and unload students as close as practical to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway when operating on a highway.
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Changes school transportation contract bidder requirements to allow the bidder to provide a qualified driver who meets physical and licensing standards, rather than requiring the bidder themselves to meet these conditions.
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Modifies timing of school bus driver physical examinations to occur when obtaining a public passenger chauffeur's license, with certificates valid for two years.
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Establishes vehicle requirements for transporting foster care students to their school of origin: a special purpose bus if four or more students are transported, or an appropriate school corporation vehicle if fewer than four students are transported.
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Repeals inspection requirements for special purpose school buses, effective July 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
School buses. Provides that when a school bus is operated on a highway, the driver shall load and unload a student as close as practical to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway. Makes changes to prerequisites for bidders to receive school transportation contracts. Makes changes to the provision regarding when school bus drivers must obtain a physical examination. Adds a provision indicating what type of vehicle must be used to transport foster care students to the students' school of origin. Repeals a provision concerning inspection requirements for special purpose school buses.
Last Action
First Reading: referred to Committee on Homeland Security & Transportation
1/14/2015