Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 28 - EDUCATION
Part CXIII - Bulletin 119-Louisiana School Transportation Specifications and Procedures
Chapter 25 - Purchase, Sale, Lease, and Repair of
Section CXIII-2503 - Purchase of School Buses
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
A. All school bus vendors shall certify to the purchaser (LEA, contract, or individual), upon delivery that the school bus(es) sold for use by Louisiana school systems meet or exceed all standards specified herein and comply with the applicable FMVSS set forth by the United States Department of Transportation.
B. LEAs are authorized to voluntarily pool bids for school bus purchases for economical acquisition of school buses and related equipment and supplies.
C. It is mandatory that the seller of any new or used school bus shall complete a school bus purchase form verifying that the purchased vehicle meets all state and federal school bus specifications applicable at the time of manufacture.
D. LEAs must keep current records of purchases of school buses.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 17:158, R.S. 17:160-161, R.S. 17:164-166, and R.S. 17:494.