N.M. Admin. Code § 6.40.2.6

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024
Section 6.40.2.6 - OBJECTIVE

The state transportation director shall maintain school bus construction standards that meet the needs for school operations that are consistent with national recommendations and design objectives.

A. To establish the parameters of school bus design and construction which provides a safe environment for student passengers.
B. The school bus construction standards shall be developed for the body and chassis of the school bus.
C. The school bus construction standards shall contain construction and design for transporting students with disabilities.
D. The school bus construction standards shall be developed to include design and construction to meet the needs of a unified transportation system.
E. To establish school bus construction costs for small, medium and large buses, and to establish a maximum useful life criteria for spare and activity buses.

N.M. Admin. Code § 6.40.2.6

7-01-96; 6.40.2.6 NMAC - Rn, 6 NMAC 9.2.6, 6 NMAC 9.2.8 & A, 7-31-2000