TITLE 575 STATE SCHOOL BUS COMMITTEE

Under IC 4-22-2-23, the State School Bus Committee intends to adopt a rule concerning the following:

OVERVIEW: Adds a provision to 575 IAC to require that, at least one (1) time each semester, a school bus driver who is operating a school bus conduct a school bus passenger evacuation drill. Adds a provision to 575 IAC that, at least one (1) time each semester, a school bus driver who is operating a school bus provide instruction to the passengers on the school bus on the proper fastening of the safety belts if the school bus is equipped with safety belts meeting the standards set forth in IC 9-19-10-2. Statutory authority: IC 20-27-3-6.5.

For purposes of IC 4-22-2-28.1, the Small Business Regulatory Coordinator for this rule is:

Michael A. LaRocco, Director, Office of School Transportation

Indiana Department of Education

115 West Washington Street, South Tower

Suite 600

Indianapolis, IN 46204

(317) 232-0890

mlarocco@doe.in.gov

For purposes of IC 4-22-2-28.1, the Small Business Ombudsman designated by IC 5-28-17-5 is:

Eric P. Shields

Indiana Economic Development Corporation

One North Capitol, Suite 700

Indianapolis, IN 46204

(317) 234-3997

smallbizombudsman@iedc.in.gov

Resources available to regulated entities through the small business ombudsman include the ombudsman's duties stated in IC 5-28-17-5, specifically IC 5-28-17-5(9), investigating and attempting to resolve any matter regarding compliance by a small business with a law, rule, or policy administered by a state agency, either as a party to a proceeding or as a mediator.

DIN: 20131211-IR-575130541NIA

Composed: Apr 24,2024 10:26:32AM EDT

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