Certification as to Specifications of School Buses (Ch. 6A-3)
Fla. Admin. Code R. 6A-3.003
Florida Administrative Code
Rule: 6A-3.003
Rule Title: Certification as to Specifications of School Buses
Department:
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Division:
State Board of Education
Chapter:
TRANSPORTATION
Latest version of the final adopted rule presented in Florida Administrative Code (FAC):
Effective Date:
12/21/2025
History Notes:
Rulemaking Authority 316.173(17) , (18), 1001.02(1) , 1006.25(2) ,
(4) FS. Law Implemented 316.003 , 316.173 , 1006.25 FS. History–New 7-20-74, Repromulgated 12-5-74, Formerly 6A-3.03, Amended 11-15-94, 8-20-17, 10-24-19, 11-23-22, 11-21-23, 12-21-25.
References in this version:
Ref-18858 National School Transportation Specifications & Procedures
Ref-18859 Florida School Bus Specifications
History of this Rule since Jan. 6, 2006
Notice /
Adopted
Section
Description
Publish
Date
Final
6A-3.003
Certification as to Specifications of School Buses
Effective:
12/21/2025
Proposed
6A-3.003
To update references to the Florida School Bus Specifications, effective January 1, 2026, and to the National School Transportation Specifications and Procedures, May 2025 edition. Periodic updates to this rule are necessary ....
10/22/2025
Vol. 51/206
Development
6A-3.003
This amendment will update references to the Florida School Bus Specifications, Revised 2023, incorporated by reference in this rule, to the current edition, effective January 2026 and to the National School Transportation ....
10/10/2025
Vol. 51/198
Final
6A-3.003
Certification as to Specifications of School Buses
Effective:
11/21/2023
Proposed
6A-3.003
To establish specifications for School Bus Infraction Detection Systems in accordance with
section 316.173(18), F.S., pursuant to the passage of SB 766 during the 2023 legislative session.
9/26/2023
Vol. 49/187
Development
6A-3.003
This development was originally posted September 11, 2023 in edition 49/176. This is an update to the workshop date and link. To introduce new specifications for school bus infraction detection systems as defined in
section ....
9/13/2023
Vol. 49/178
Development
6A-3.003
To introduce new specifications for school bus infraction detection systems as defined in
section 316.003, F.S., pursuant to the requirements of SB 766, and to update the Florida School Bus Specifications, Revised 2023, ....
9/11/2023
Vol. 49/176
Final
6A-3.003
Certification as to Specifications of School Buses
Effective:
11/23/2022
Proposed
6A-3.003
To update the Florida School Bus Specifications, Revised 2020, with the latest version to ensure school bus specifications reflect new technology associated with school buses. This new edition incorporates specifications ....
9/13/2022
Vol. 48/178
Development
6A-3.003
To update the Florida School Bus Specifications, Revised 2020, which is incorporated by reference in this rule, effective January 2023. Periodic updates to this publication are necessary to ensure school bus specifications ....
8/25/2022
Vol. 48/166
Variances
6A-3.003
variance from Rule 6A-3.003(a), F.A.C., Certification as to Specifications of School Buses. The petition requests a waiver or variance from the LED light specification requirement by Florida School Bus Specification, January ....
8/4/2021
Vol. 47/150
Final
6A-3.003
Certification as to Specifications of School Buses
Effective:
10/24/2019
Proposed
6A-3.003
To update two publications (Florida School Bus Specifications, Revised 2013 and National School Transportation Specifications and Procedures, May 2010) that are incorporated by reference in this rule. Periodic updates to ....
8/15/2019
Vol. 45/159
Development
6A-3.003
To update two publications (Florida School Bus Specifications, Revised 2013, and the National School Transportation Specifications and Procedures, May 2010) that are incorporated by reference in this rule. Periodic updates ....
8/1/2019
Vol. 45/149
Final
6A-3.003
Certification as to Specifications of School Buses
Effective:
08/20/2017
Proposed
6A-3.003
......
To remove the requirement for manufacturers, dealers or distributors to file specifications, including blueprints, when requested by the Department of Education, with the Deputy Commissioner of Finance and Operations, for ....
6/21/2017
Vol. 43/120
Development
6A-3.003
To remove the requirement for manufacturers, dealers or distributors to file specifications, including blueprints, when requested by the Department of Education, with the Deputy Commissioner of Finance and Operations, for ....
5/22/2017
Vol. 43/99
Development
6A-3.003
To remove the requirement to file complete specifications for each model of school bus chassis and body intended to transport students to public schools of Florida. The rule currently requires a manufacturer, dealer or distributor ....
11/9/2016
Vol. 42/219
Final
6A-3.003
Certification as to Specifications of School Buses
Effective:
11/15/1994