Section 20-10-148 - Cost-effectiveness analysis required before purchase of small school busThe trustees of a district may not purchase and operate a school bus as defined in 20-10-101(5)(a)(ii) until the trustees have:
(1) conducted an analysis of the costs associated with purchase and operation of the school bus compared to the costs associated with purchase or contract and operation of a school bus designed to carry more than 10 passengers; and(2) adopted a written finding that the purchase and operation of a school bus as defined in 20-10-101(5)(a)(ii) is the most cost-effective means of transporting eligible transportees on the bus route or routes to which the school bus will be assigned.Amended by Laws 2023, Ch. 149,Sec. 4, eff. 7/1/2023.Added by Laws 2017, Ch. 221,Sec. 4, eff. 7/1/2017.