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: Amends 575 IAC 1-9-7 for new location requirement and fastening method for seat belt cutters and clarification of language specifying an additional seat belt cutter on a bus equipped with a lift. Amends 575 IAC 1-9-49 to add an option for an additional brake light and two additional backup lights. Statutory authority: IC 20-27-3-5.

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 4-4-35-8 is:

Katelyn Colclazier

Small Business Ombudsman

Indiana Economic Development Corporation

One North Capitol, Suite 700

Indianapolis, IN 46204

(317) 431-1560

kcolclazier@iedc.in.gov

Resources available to regulated entities through the small business ombudsman include the ombudsman's duties stated in IC 4-4-35-8, specifically IC 4-4-35-8(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: 20170531-IR-575170270NIA

Composed: May 03,2024 6:34:35PM EDT

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