What kinds of regulations must school buses abide by?
School buses abide by a host of federal, state and local regulations that govern their production, maintenance and operation. For full details on school bus guidelines, please visit our list of safety attributes and mandates. Regulations vary slightly from state to state, but certain federal guidelines ensure that every bus in every state meets high safety and upkeep requirements. Unfortunately, many of these laws are unfunded mandates, placing the onus to pay for compliance on states, local school districts or school bus operators. Although the federal government sets requirements for school buses, such as pollution limits and safety features, it does not provide any direct, regular funding to meet these or other expenses. With federal funding to complement these federal regulations, school buses in all states could adhere to even higher safety standards and expand their service.
