An Act Regarding Transportation Management Software and School Bus Replacement
Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §5401, sub-§15, ¶E is enacted to read:
(1) At least 150,000 accumulated miles; and
(2) Been in operation for 10 or more years, as determined by the commissioner.
The commissioner shall by rule define "conventional school bus" and "transit-style school bus." Rules adopted pursuant to this paragraph are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
Sec. 2. 20-A MRSA §5401, sub-§18 is enacted to read:
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This bill establishes in statute the criteria for the replacement of conventional and transit-style school buses through the Department of Education and prohibits the department from requiring a school administrative unit to use a specific brand of routing and transportation management software.