Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 392-142 WAC, specifically WAC 392-142-155 Definition--School bus categories for those buses purchased after September 1, 1982.

Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28A.150.290.

Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The amendment will update the definition of a small school bus vehicle type, as well as be consistent with the National School Transportation Specifications and Procedures Manual adopted in May 2000.

Process for Developing New Rule: Early solicitation of public comments and recommendations respecting new, amended or repealed rules, and consideration of the comments and recommendations in the course of drafting rules.

Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication sending written comments to Rules Coordinator, Legal Services, Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, P.O. Box 47200, Olympia, WA 98504-7200, fax (360) 753-4201, TDD (360) 664-3631. For telephone assistance contact Sue Carnahan, director, (360) 753-0235.

Dr. Terry Bergeson

Superintendent of

Public Instruction

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