STANDARDS FOR IDAHO SCHOOL BUSES & OPERATIONS

STANDARDS FOR IDAHO SCHOOL BUSES & OPERATIONS

Effective July 1, 2017

As approved by the State Board of Education on June 16, 2016.

STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION STUDENT TRANSPORTATION PO BOX 83720 BOISE, ID 83720-0027

Table of Contents

STANDARDS FOR IDAHO SCHOOL BUSES AND OPERATIONS ......................................... 19

INTRODUCTION TO SCHOOL BUS CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS .................................... 19

STATUTORY AUTHORITY ........................................................................................................ 20

RESPONSIBILITIES OF SUPPLIERS ....................................................................................... 20

DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................................. 21

A.

National School Transportation Specifications & Procedures ? School Bus Types................ 21

B.

Code of Federal Regulations, 49 CFR Part 390.5 - Definitions .............................................. 21

C.

Section 33-1504, Idaho Code - School Buses ........................................................................ 22

D.

Section 49-120 (5), Idaho Code ? School Buses .................................................................... 22

E.

Technology and Equipment, New ........................................................................................... 22

WAIVERS ................................................................................................................................... 23

IDAHO SCHOOL BUS STANDARDS ........................................................................................ 24

A.

Air Cleaner............................................................................................................................... 24

B.

Air Conditioning (Non-Reimbursable Option ? see exception)................................................ 24

C.

Aisle ......................................................................................................................................... 24

D.

Axles ........................................................................................................................................ 24

E.

Back-Up Warning Alarm .......................................................................................................... 24

F.

Battery ..................................................................................................................................... 24

G.

Brakes (General) ..................................................................................................................... 24

H.

Brakes (Hydraulic) ................................................................................................................... 25

I.

Brakes (Air).............................................................................................................................. 25

J.

Bumper (Front) ........................................................................................................................ 26

K.

Bumper (Rear) ......................................................................................................................... 27

L.

Certification.............................................................................................................................. 27

M.

Color ........................................................................................................................................ 28

N.

Communications ...................................................................................................................... 28

O.

Construction............................................................................................................................. 28

P.

Crossing Control Arm (Optional) ............................................................................................. 29

Q.

Defrosters ................................................................................................................................ 29

R.

Doors, Entrance....................................................................................................................... 30

S.

Drive Shaft ............................................................................................................................... 31

T.

Electrical System ..................................................................................................................... 31

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Battery ..................................................................................................................... 31

2.

Alternator ................................................................................................................. 31

3.

Wiring ...................................................................................................................... 32

4.

Circuits .................................................................................................................... 33

5.

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) .............................................................................. 33

6.

Switches .................................................................................................................. 33

U.

Emergency Exits and Emergency Exit Alarm Systems ........................................................... 33

V.

Emergency Equipment ............................................................................................................ 35

1.

Fire extinguisher...................................................................................................... 35

2.

Firstaid kit ................................................................................................................ 35

3.

Body fluid clean-up kit ............................................................................................. 36

4.

Warning devices...................................................................................................... 36

W.

Exhaust System....................................................................................................................... 37

X.

Fenders: Front-Type C Vehicles.............................................................................................. 38

Y.

Floors ....................................................................................................................................... 39

Z.

Frame ...................................................................................................................................... 39

AA.

Fuel System............................................................................................................................. 39

BB.

Governor.................................................................................................................................. 40

CC. Handrails.................................................................................................................................. 40

DD. Heaters and Air Conditioning Systems.................................................................................... 40

EE.

Hinges...................................................................................................................................... 44

FF.

Horn ......................................................................................................................................... 44

GG. Identification............................................................................................................................. 44

HH. Inside Height............................................................................................................................ 46

II.

Instruments and Instrument Panel .......................................................................................... 46

JJ.

Insulation (Optional) ................................................................................................................ 47

KK.

Interior...................................................................................................................................... 47

LL.

Lamps and Signals .................................................................................................................. 48

1.

Illumination Lamps .................................................................................................. 48

2.

Body Instrument Panel Lamps ................................................................................ 48

3.

School Bus Alternately Flashing Signal Lamps ...................................................... 48

4.

Turn Signal and Stop/Tail Lamps ............................................................................ 49

MM. Metal Treatment ...................................................................................................................... 51

NN. Mirrors...................................................................................................................................... 51

OO. Mounting .................................................................................................................................. 51

PP.

Mud Flaps ................................................................................................................................ 52

QQ. Oil Filter ................................................................................................................................... 52

RR. Openings ................................................................................................................................. 52

SS.

Overall Length ......................................................................................................................... 52

TT.

Overall Width ........................................................................................................................... 52

UU. Passenger Load ...................................................................................................................... 52

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Public Address System............................................................................................................ 52

WW. Reflective Material ................................................................................................................... 53

XX.

Retarder System (Optional Equipment) .................................................................................. 53

YY.

Road Speed Control ................................................................................................................ 53

ZZ.

Rub Rails ................................................................................................................................. 53

AAA.

Seats and Restraining Barriers................................................................................................ 54

1.

Passenger Seating: ................................................................................................. 54

2.

Pre School Age Seating: ......................................................................................... 55

3.

Driver Seat: ............................................................................................................. 55

4.

Driver Restraint System: ......................................................................................... 55

BBB. Shock Absorbers ..................................................................................................................... 56

CCC. Steering Gear .......................................................................................................................... 56

DDD. Steps........................................................................................................................................ 56

EEE. Step Treads ............................................................................................................................. 56

FFF. Stirrup Steps ............................................................................................................................ 57

GGG. Stop Signal Arm....................................................................................................................... 57

HHH. Storage Compartment (Optional) ............................................................................................ 57

III.

Sun Shield ............................................................................................................................... 58

JJJ. Suspension Systems ............................................................................................................... 58

KKK. Throttle..................................................................................................................................... 58

LLL. Tires and Rims......................................................................................................................... 58

MMM. Tow Attachment Points............................................................................................................ 59

NNN. Traction Assisting Devices (Optional) ..................................................................................... 59

OOO. Transmission ........................................................................................................................... 60

PPP. Trash Container and Holding Device (Optional)...................................................................... 60

QQQ. Turning Radius ........................................................................................................................ 60

RRR. Undercoating ........................................................................................................................... 60

SSS. Ventilation ................................................................................................................................ 61

TTT. Wheel housing ......................................................................................................................... 61

UUU. Windows .................................................................................................................................. 62

VVV. Windshield Washers ................................................................................................................ 62

WWW. Windshield Wipers ................................................................................................................... 62

XXX. Wiring....................................................................................................................................... 62

STANDARDS FOR SPECIALLY EQUIPPED SCHOOL BUSES .............................................. 93

A.

Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 93

B.

Definition.................................................................................................................................. 93

C.

General Requirements ............................................................................................................ 94

D.

Aisles ....................................................................................................................................... 94

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E.

Communications ...................................................................................................................... 94

F.

Glazing..................................................................................................................................... 94

G.

Identification............................................................................................................................. 94

H.

Passenger Capacity Rating ..................................................................................................... 94

I.

Power Lifts .............................................................................................................................. 94

J.

Vehicle Lifts & Installations...................................................................................................... 95

K.

Regular Service Entrance........................................................................................................ 98

L.

Restraining Devices................................................................................................................. 98

M.

Seating Arrangements ............................................................................................................. 98

N.

Securement and Restraint System for Wheel Chair Occupant and Wheel Chair Seated

Occupants................................................................................................................................ 98

O.

Special Light .......................................................................................................................... 100

P.

Special Service Entrance ...................................................................................................... 100

Q.

Special Entrance Doors ......................................................................................................... 100

R.

Support Equipment and Accessories .................................................................................... 101

S.

Technology and Equipment................................................................................................... 102

STANDARDS FOR ALTERNATIVE FUELS FOR SCHOOL BUSES......................................103

A.

Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 103

B.

General Requirements .......................................................................................................... 103

SCHOOL BUS WITHDRAWAL FROM SERVICE STANDARDS ............................................ 109

STANDARDS FOR STUDENT TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS......................................109

A.

Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 109

B.

School Travel Choices........................................................................................................... 109

C.

Administration ........................................................................................................................ 110

D.

Local School District or Charter School Administration......................................................... 111

E.

Written Policies ...................................................................................................................... 111

F.

Additional Requirements Not Covered Under Policies.......................................................... 113

G.

Personnel Qualifications and Training................................................................................... 113

1.

Prerequisite Qualifications and Job Descriptions.................................................. 113

2.

Insulin-Treated Diabetes Mellitus .......................................................................... 114

3.

School Bus Driver Training ................................................................................... 118

4.

Student Transportation Personnel File.................................................................. 118

5.

Student Transportation Maintenance and Service Personnel .............................. 119

H.

Vehicle Operation .................................................................................................................. 120

I.

Student Management ............................................................................................................ 122

J.

Student Eligibility ................................................................................................................... 123

1.

Eligible Students.................................................................................................... 123

2.

Ineligible Students ................................................................................................. 123

3.

Non-Public (Private or Parochial) School Students .............................................. 124

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Non-Student Rider................................................................................................. 124

K.

Student Transportation Support Program ? Financial Reporting .......................................... 124

L.

Administrative and Program Operation Costs ....................................................................... 126

M.

Safety Busing ........................................................................................................................ 128

N.

Contract For Transportation Services ................................................................................... 128

O.

Leasing District-Owned Buses .............................................................................................. 129

P.

Ineligible Vehicles .................................................................................................................. 129

Q.

Liability Insurance .................................................................................................................. 129

R.

Non-Traditional Educational Programs ................................................................................. 130

S.

Capital Investment ................................................................................................................. 130

T.

Depreciation........................................................................................................................... 130

U.

Depreciation Account ............................................................................................................ 134

V.

Program Support ................................................................................................................... 134

W.

Reimbursement/Non-Reimbursement Matrix ........................................................................ 134

X.

Appeals and Waivers............................................................................................................. 134

STANDARDS FOR IDAHO SCHOOL BUSES AND OPERATIONS ......................................... 15

(IDAPA 08.02.02.004) ................................................................................................................ 15

INTRODUCTION TO SCHOOL BUS CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS .................................... 15

STATUTORY AUTHORITY ........................................................................................................ 16

RESPONSIBILITIES OF SUPPLIERS ....................................................................................... 16

DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................................. 17

A.

National School Transportation Specifications & Procedures ? School Bus Types................ 17

B.

Code of Federal Regulations 49CFR390.5 - Definitions ......................................................... 18

C.

Section 33-1504, Idaho Code - School Buses ........................................................................ 18

D.

Section 49-120 (5), Idaho Code ? School Buses .................................................................... 18

E.

Technology and Equipment, New ........................................................................................... 18

WAIVERS ................................................................................................................................... 19

SCHOOL BUS STANDARDS .................................................................................................... 20

A.

Air Cleaner............................................................................................................................... 20

B.

Air Conditioning (Non-Reimbursable Option ? see exception)................................................ 20

C.

Aisle ......................................................................................................................................... 20

D.

Axles ........................................................................................................................................ 20

E.

Back-Up Warning Alarm .......................................................................................................... 20

F.

Battery ..................................................................................................................................... 20

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G.

Brakes (General) ..................................................................................................................... 21

H.

Brakes (Hydraulic) ................................................................................................................... 21

I.

Brakes (Air).............................................................................................................................. 22

J.

Bumper (Front) ........................................................................................................................ 22

K.

Bumper (Rear) ......................................................................................................................... 23

L.

Certification.............................................................................................................................. 24

M.

Color ........................................................................................................................................ 24

N.

Communications ...................................................................................................................... 25

O.

Construction............................................................................................................................. 25

P.

Crossing Control Arm (Optional) ............................................................................................. 26

Q.

Defrosters ................................................................................................................................ 26

R.

Doors, Entrance....................................................................................................................... 27

S.

Drive Shaft ............................................................................................................................... 28

T.

Electrical System ..................................................................................................................... 28

1.

Battery ..................................................................................................................... 28

2.

Alternator: ................................................................................................................ 29

3.

Wiring: ..................................................................................................................... 29

4.

Circuits: ................................................................................................................... 30

5.

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL): ............................................................................. 30

6.

Switches: ................................................................................................................. 30

U.

Emergency Exits and Emergency Exit Alarm Systems ........................................................... 31

V.

Emergency Equipment ............................................................................................................ 32

1.

Fire extinguisher:..................................................................................................... 32

2.

First-aid kit: .............................................................................................................. 33

3.

Body fluid clean-up kit: ............................................................................................ 34

4.

Warning devices:..................................................................................................... 34

W.

Exhaust System....................................................................................................................... 35

X.

Fenders: Front-Type C Vehicles.............................................................................................. 36

Y.

Floors ....................................................................................................................................... 36

Z.

Frame ...................................................................................................................................... 37

AA.

Fuel System............................................................................................................................. 37

BB.

Governor.................................................................................................................................. 38

CC. Handrails.................................................................................................................................. 38

DD. Heaters and Air Conditioning Systems.................................................................................... 39

EE.

Hinges...................................................................................................................................... 43

FF.

Horn ......................................................................................................................................... 43

GG. Identification............................................................................................................................. 43

HH. Inside Height............................................................................................................................ 45

II.

Instruments and Instrument Panel .......................................................................................... 45

JJ.

Insulation (Optional) ................................................................................................................ 46

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KK. LL.

MM. NN. OO. PP. QQ. RR. SS. TT. UU. VV. WW. XX. YY. ZZ. AAA.

BBB. CCC. DDD. EEE. FFF. GGG. HHH. III. JJJ. KKK. LLL. MMM. NNN. OOO. PPP.

Interior...................................................................................................................................... 47

Lamps and Signals .................................................................................................................. 48

1.

Illumination Lamps .................................................................................................. 48

2.

Body Instrument Panel Lamps ................................................................................ 48

3.

School Bus Alternately Flashing Signal Lamps: ..................................................... 48

4.

Turn Signal and Stop/Tail Lamps:........................................................................... 49

Metal Treatment ...................................................................................................................... 50

Mirrors...................................................................................................................................... 51

Mounting .................................................................................................................................. 51

Mud Flaps ................................................................................................................................ 52

Oil Filter ................................................................................................................................... 52

Openings ................................................................................................................................. 52

Overall Length ......................................................................................................................... 52

Overall Width ........................................................................................................................... 52

Passenger Load ...................................................................................................................... 52

Public Address System............................................................................................................ 53

Reflective Material ................................................................................................................... 53

Retarder System (Optional Equipment) .................................................................................. 53

Road Speed Control ................................................................................................................ 54

Rub Rails ................................................................................................................................. 54

Seats and Restraining Barriers................................................................................................ 54

1.

Passenger Seating: ................................................................................................. 54

2.

Pre School Age Seating: ......................................................................................... 55

3.

Driver Seat: ............................................................................................................. 55

4.

Driver Restraint System: ......................................................................................... 56

Shock Absorbers ..................................................................................................................... 56

Steering Gear .......................................................................................................................... 56

Steps........................................................................................................................................ 57

Step Treads ............................................................................................................................. 57

Stirrup Steps ............................................................................................................................ 58

Stop Signal Arm....................................................................................................................... 58

Storage Compartment (Optional) ............................................................................................ 58

Sun Shield ............................................................................................................................... 59

Suspension Systems ............................................................................................................... 59

Throttle..................................................................................................................................... 59

Tires and Rims......................................................................................................................... 59

Tow Attachment Points............................................................................................................ 60

Traction Assisting Devices (Optional) ..................................................................................... 60

Transmission ........................................................................................................................... 61

Trash Container and Holding Device (Optional)...................................................................... 61

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