LAC 28:CXIII.2503. Purchase of School Buses

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.