1. 2013--State and National Issues Presented to 65 th FAPT Symposium June 25, 2013 Charlie Hood, FDOE

3. Kay Kanupp, Program Specialist

4. Terri Egler, Program Specialist

5. Jamie Warrington, Program Specialist

6. Student Transportation Funding Student Transportation folded into FEFP in 2009-10 Student Transportation folded into FEFP in 2009-10 Recent appropriations: Recent appropriations: 2011-12: $415,449,129 2011-12: $415,449,129 2012-13: $420,264,335 2012-13: $420,264,335 2013-14: $422,674,570 2013-14: $422,674,570 Reimbursement for student transportation in decline (as proportion of cost) from 66% in 1995 to 45% (of operating cost; 2011-12) Reimbursement for student transportation in decline (as proportion of cost) from 66% in 1995 to 45% (of operating cost; 2011-12)

7. 2012 Legislation HB 19 and SBs 344, 348 (failed)- would have allowed districts to sell advertising space on the exterior of school buses; local policies and safeguards required for size, placement, and appropriate content of ads; recent position papers from FAPT and NASDPTS on websites HB 19 and SBs 344, 348 (failed)- would have allowed districts to sell advertising space on the exterior of school buses; local policies and safeguards required for size, placement, and appropriate content of ads; recent position papers from FAPT and NASDPTS on websites OPPAGA released report in December 2011 assessing national data on advertising and charging fees OPPAGA released report in December 2011 assessing national data on advertising and charging fees

8. 2012 Legislation HB 1223 (Chapter 2012-181)- Highway Safety Bill- revised s. 316.183, FS, to allow school buses to travel posted speed limit (removed 55 mph limit, eff. Jan. 1, 2013) HB 1223 (Chapter 2012-181)- Highway Safety Bill- revised s. 316.183, FS, to allow school buses to travel posted speed limit (removed 55 mph limit, eff. Jan. 1, 2013) HOWEVER, Rule 6A-3.0171, FAC still requires that school bus operators “drive always at a safe speed and never in excess of the legally posted speed limit in business or residential districts or fifty-five (55) miles per hour outside business or residential districts.” HOWEVER, Rule 6A-3.0171, FAC still requires that school bus operators “drive always at a safe speed and never in excess of the legally posted speed limit in business or residential districts or fifty-five (55) miles per hour outside business or residential districts.”

9. 2013 Legislative Bills SB 950 and HB 669 (failed)- Would have authorized use by school districts of “school bus safety cameras” to allow photo enforcement of school bus stop law SB 950 and HB 669 (failed)- Would have authorized use by school districts of “school bus safety cameras” to allow photo enforcement of school bus stop law SB 52 (now at Chapter 2013-58)- Florida Ban on Texting While Driving Law prohibits motorists texting, e-mailing, and instant messaging while driving; constitutes secondary enforcement action; provides limited exceptions SB 52 (now at Chapter 2013-58)- Florida Ban on Texting While Driving Law prohibits motorists texting, e-mailing, and instant messaging while driving; constitutes secondary enforcement action; provides limited exceptions

10. 2013 Legislative Bills HB 1 (failed)- Advertising on School Buses- Similar to bills introduced prior three years; (withdrawn, 2/13/13) HB 1 (failed)- Advertising on School Buses- Similar to bills introduced prior three years; (withdrawn, 2/13/13) HB 3, SB 66 (failed)- Child Safety Devices- Would require children ages 4-8 to be in booster seats; school buses are exempted HB 3, SB 66 (failed)- Child Safety Devices- Would require children ages 4-8 to be in booster seats; school buses are exempted HB 633 (now at Chapter 2013-142)- Exempts cities, counties, and schools that manufacturer biodiesel from reporting, bonding, and licensing HB 633 (now at Chapter 2013-142)- Exempts cities, counties, and schools that manufacturer biodiesel from reporting, bonding, and licensing

11. 2013 Legislative Bills HB 579 (now at Chapter 2013-198)- Natural Gas Motor Fuel; removes various fees and taxes on gaseous fuels used in motor vehicles; creates natural gas fleet fuel rebate program, administered by FDACS (workshop tomorrow…) HB 579 (now at Chapter 2013-198)- Natural Gas Motor Fuel; removes various fees and taxes on gaseous fuels used in motor vehicles; creates natural gas fleet fuel rebate program, administered by FDACS (workshop tomorrow…) HB 7125 (now at Chapter 2013-160)- DHSMV bill; revises s. 316.3025, F.S., to apply federal prohibition on texting and cell phone use to all CDL drivers HB 7125 (now at Chapter 2013-160)- DHSMV bill; revises s. 316.3025, F.S., to apply federal prohibition on texting and cell phone use to all CDL drivers

12. Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 284: School Emergencies Emergency Notification Amends subsection (4) of s. 1006.07, F.S., to require district school board policies to list the emergency response agencies that are responsible for notifying the school district of emergencies Adds subsection (16) to s. 1002.42, F.S., to authorize private schools the option to participate in the school board’s emergency notification policy and procedures

13. Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 284: School Emergencies Epinephrine Auto-Injectors Amends subsection (3) of s. 1002.20, F.S., to provide public schools the OPTION to purchase epinephrine auto-injectors from a Florida- licensed prescription drug wholesale distributor as defined in s. 499.003, F.S. Adds subsection (17) to s. 1002.42, F.S., to provide private schools the OPTION to purchase epinephrine auto-injectors from a Florida-licensed prescription drug wholesale distributor as defined in s. 499.003, F.S.

14. Epinephrine Auto-Injectors Specific requirements for public and private schools who opt to purchase epinephrine auto- injectors: Storage in a locked, secure location Written protocol by a Florida-licensed physician for administration by trained school personnel to administer an epinephrine auto-injector to a student without parent authorization Training school personnel to recognize when a student has a life-threatening allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) and how to administer an epinephrine auto-injector in accordance with protocol

15. Epinephrine Auto-Injectors Allows an authorized student to self- administer an epinephrine auto-injector that was purchased by the school Removes school employees’ liability arising from administration of an epinephrine auto- injector unless done in a willful or wanton manner and removes liability from the physician who developed the protocol Effective Date: July 1, 2013 http://laws.flrules.org/files/Ch_2013_063.pdf

16. Legislation, Statutes, and Rules www.leg.state.fl.us (Florida legislative bills and statutes) www.leg.state.fl.us (Florida legislative bills and statutes) www.leg.state.fl.us www.flrules.org (Florida rules and statutes, especially Chapter 6A-3, FAC, and Sections 1006.21 to 1006.27, and 1012.45, F.S.) www.flrules.org (Florida rules and statutes, especially Chapter 6A-3, FAC, and Sections 1006.21 to 1006.27, and 1012.45, F.S.) www.flrules.org www.regulations.gov (federal rulemaking— dockets and public comments) www.regulations.gov (federal rulemaking— dockets and public comments) www.regulations.gov

17. 2013-14 Student Transportation General Instructions Consolidates existing membership categories into five categories (admin change, does not change basic eligibility) Consolidates existing membership categories into five categories (admin change, does not change basic eligibility) Other revisions clarify that: Other revisions clarify that: artificial incentives for students to ride only during survey week are prohibited; artificial incentives for students to ride only during survey week are prohibited; career and technical education transportation funding is only for grades 6-12; career and technical education transportation funding is only for grades 6-12; special after-school routes not eligible; special after-school routes not eligible; summer trans funding only eligible for ESY, DJJ, and FEFP-funded programs (effective starting June 2014) summer trans funding only eligible for ESY, DJJ, and FEFP-funded programs (effective starting June 2014)

19. Florida School Bus Inspection 958 active school bus inspectors and trainers in the state 866 certified Florida school bus inspectors 92 inspector/trainers 23 districts have no trainer FAPT Inspection Committee is developing proposed 2014 updates to the Florida School Bus Safety Inspection Manual

20. Driver License Records No movement since last year on charging fees to school districts for bus operator driving records. STMS requested from DOE that a data field be added to bus operator driving records containing the current MEC expiration date. Any NWRDC access problems should go through Jamie @ DOE first, including password support. There are three (3) reports available to all districts each week from NWRDC: dpsXX.EMH.F62454 (P1)(P2)(P3) (Weekly Report) dpsXX.EMH.F62324 (P1)(P2)(P3) (Annual Report) dpsXX.EMH.F71199 (P1)(P2)(P3) (Data Dump)

21. Report Number Location for new MEC Expiration Date

22. Fatalities in 2011-12: Baker, 7/11/11- Pedestrian student killed by car (not school bus related) Baker, 7/11/11- Pedestrian student killed by car (not school bus related) Santa Rosa, 11/10/11- Adult SUV driver killed in crash with school bus Santa Rosa, 11/10/11- Adult SUV driver killed in crash with school bus Polk, 1/17/12- High school freshman girl died when run over by school bus while walking Polk, 1/17/12- High school freshman girl died when run over by school bus while walking Volusia, 2/2/12- High school boy hit by car (not school bus related) Volusia, 2/2/12- High school boy hit by car (not school bus related)

23. Fatalities in 2011-12: St. Lucie, 3/26/12- 9-year old, Aaron Beauchamp, died on board bus that was hit by semi-truck St. Lucie, 3/26/12- 9-year old, Aaron Beauchamp, died on board bus that was hit by semi-truck Duval, 5/4/12- 16-year old male student, Jessie Herr, exited emergency door of bus traveling about 40 mph and died later Duval, 5/4/12- 16-year old male student, Jessie Herr, exited emergency door of bus traveling about 40 mph and died later Duval, 5/11/12- 30-year old bicyclist ran into bus and was killed Duval, 5/11/12- 30-year old bicyclist ran into bus and was killed

24. Summary (2011-12) 1 SUV driver killed in crash with bus 1 SUV driver killed in crash with bus 1 pedestrian student killed when hit by school bus 1 pedestrian student killed when hit by school bus 1 adult bicyclist fatality when struck by bus 1 adult bicyclist fatality when struck by bus 2 students killed while riding in school bus (1 jumped from the bus exit door) 2 students killed while riding in school bus (1 jumped from the bus exit door) 2 pedestrian student fatalities (that we were made aware of) where school bus was not involved 2 pedestrian student fatalities (that we were made aware of) where school bus was not involved

25. Fatalities in 2012-13: Hillsborough, 9/6/12- 64-year old male car driver ran stop sign and was hit and killed by school bus Hillsborough, 9/6/12- 64-year old male car driver ran stop sign and was hit and killed by school bus Duval, 9/12/12- Adult motorcycle driver ran into bus that was turning left in front of him and was killed Duval, 9/12/12- Adult motorcycle driver ran into bus that was turning left in front of him and was killed Hillsborough, 11/16/12- 13-year old girl pedestrian was killed by SUV while running for her school bus Hillsborough, 11/16/12- 13-year old girl pedestrian was killed by SUV while running for her school bus Hernando, 6/3/13- 63-year old male car driver went across centerline and was killed when he collided head-on with a school bus Hernando, 6/3/13- 63-year old male car driver went across centerline and was killed when he collided head-on with a school bus

26. Summary (2012-13) 2 car drivers killed in crash with bus 2 car drivers killed in crash with bus 1 motorcyclist killed in crash with bus 1 motorcyclist killed in crash with bus 1 pedestrian student killed chasing bus 1 pedestrian student killed chasing bus 1 shooting fatality on contracted bus serving charter school 1 shooting fatality on contracted bus serving charter school

27. Crash Reporting Reminders: Reporting threshold is $1,000, started 07-08 Reporting threshold is $1,000, started 07-08 DOE is continuing to require that districts reconcile district-reported numbers (DOE system) with police reports (DHSMV system) DOE is continuing to require that districts reconcile district-reported numbers (DOE system) with police reports (DHSMV system) DOE receives daily clippings from DHSMV of ALL fatal crashes in Florida DOE receives daily clippings from DHSMV of ALL fatal crashes in Florida Possible changes–more from Kay Possible changes–more from Kay

28. Charter Schools Now almost 600 in Florida; 200K students, and continuing to grow Now almost 600 in Florida; 200K students, and continuing to grow Districts must ensure charter schools are following laws and rules relating to health and safety Districts must ensure charter schools are following laws and rules relating to health and safety Currently revising Charter Schools Transportation Resource Guide Currently revising Charter Schools Transportation Resource Guide Spring training for new charter schools and districts was held in May, 2013 Spring training for new charter schools and districts was held in May, 2013 Charter schools transporting 44K students (about 27% of enrollment, vs. 38% for other schools, as of 2011-12) Charter schools transporting 44K students (about 27% of enrollment, vs. 38% for other schools, as of 2011-12)

31. www.FloridaSchoolBusSafety.gov

32. State Poster Contest Winners

33. Florida Poster Winners Div. I, Jenny Liu, Volusia Div. I, Jenny Liu, Volusia Div. II, Ria Kolluru, Volusia Div. II, Ria Kolluru, Volusia Div. III, Megan Finn, Seminole Div. III, Megan Finn, Seminole Div. IV, McKenzie Spong, Charlotte, 2 nd place national winner Div. IV, McKenzie Spong, Charlotte, 2 nd place national winner Div. V, Elizabeth Trail, Manatee, 3 rd place national winner Div. V, Elizabeth Trail, Manatee, 3 rd place national winner

34. SESPTC Scholarships SESPTC awarded one $2,500 scholarship this year for 2013-14 college expenses to a graduating Florida high school senior SESPTC awarded one $2,500 scholarship this year for 2013-14 college expenses to a graduating Florida high school senior Student receiving award was from Gilchrist Student receiving award was from Gilchrist For next year’s opportunity, contact Charlie.Hood@fldoe.org For next year’s opportunity, contact Charlie.Hood@fldoe.org

35. Hot Topics in Yellow World Transportation Security Transportation Security Distracted Driving Distracted Driving Drive-bys Drive-bys FUNDING challenges, service cutbacks, threats to ridership, OLD buses FUNDING challenges, service cutbacks, threats to ridership, OLD buses Records checks; MECs, NRCME Records checks; MECs, NRCME

36. FAPT Website and ListServe www.FAPTFlorida.org Calendar of Events faptgroup@faptflorida.org- Use this address if you want to send email to all FAPT General Members faptsuppliers@faptflorida.org- for FAPT Supplier Members

37. Contact FAPT at: (407) GRO-FAPT (476-3278); new FAPT central phone number ExecDir@FAPTFlorida.org www.FAPTFlorida.org

38. Resources and Links: www.flrules.org/default.asp www.leg.state.fl.us www.fldoe.org/transportation www.FAPTFlorida.org www.NASDPTS.org www.AmericanSchoolBusCouncil.org

39. Questions and Comments? www.fldoe.org/transportation Charlie.Hood@fldoe.org or Schtrans@fldoe.org www.fldoe.org/transportation Charlie.Hood@fldoe.org