MN SF2166

Updates adopted national school bus standards from 2005 to 2010 edition of National School Transportation Specifications and Procedures for types A, B, C, D school buses and multifunction school activity buses.

Changes applicability date for new standards from December 31, 2007 to December 31, 2012 for school buses manufactured after that date.

Requires auxiliary fans (minimum 6 inches diameter with protective cages and separate switches) on school buses manufactured after December 31, 2012, with placement requirements to avoid obstructing driver vision.

Establishes standards for video/mobile surveillance camera mounting on school buses manufactured or retrofitted after December 31, 2012, with specific dimension and location requirements for mid-bus camera placement.

Adds color specifications for signal lamp visors or hoods (black, minimum 4 inches) and modifies reporting requirements for school bus misbehavior incidents to local law enforcement and superintendent upon request of commissioner of public safety.