As used in these rules:

1. (a) "Act" means the state school aid act of 1979, 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1601 to MCL 388.1897l.
2. (b) “Center” means the center for educational performance and information as defined in the act.
3. (c) "Department" means the department of education.
4. (d) “Eligible pupil” means a pupil enrolled in the intermediate school district, local school district, or public school academy.
5. (e) “Eligible vehicle” means a type I school bus, a type I premium school bus, a type II school bus, or, if the department grants a waiver requested by the intermediate school district, local school district, or public school academy, a sedan, a station wagon, or a passenger van.
6. (f) "Specialized transportation services" means transportation services provided in vehicles for the exclusive use of special education pupils.
7. (g) “Type I premium school bus” means a school bus with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds and a capacity of more than 66 passengers.
8. (h) “Type I school bus” means a school bus with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds that is not a type I premium school bus.
9. (i) “Type II school bus” means a school bus with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or less.

History: 1987 AACS; 2012 AACS; 2018 AACS.