Types of Equipment

All seating systems for students with mobility impairments shall meet the following requirements:

1. (a) For class HS vehicles:

   1. (1) Conventional seating shall meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) #222, as amended;
   2. (2) Special seating arrangements shall meet the requirements of Section 14-275c-31 (c) of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies;
   3. (3) Wheelchair anchorages shall meet the requirements of Section 14-275b-138 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies and any FMVSS that may subsequently be adopted.

2. (b) For classes of vehicles other than class HS:

   1. (1) Conventional seating shall meet the requirements of the test procedures of FMVSS #207, as amended;
   2. (2) Special seating arrangements shall meet the requirements of Section 14-275c-31 (c) of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies;
   3. (3) Wheelchair anchorages shall meet the requirements of Section 14-275b-138 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.
3. (c) The seating systems for all classes of vehicles shall be forward facing unless otherwise specifically allowed under FMVSS #222 as amended.
4. (d) The padding and seating materials for all classes of vehicles required in accordance with subsections (a) and (b) of this section shall meet the flammability requirements of FMVSS #302.

(Effective December 18, 1992)