This rule is adopted by the department pursuant to Section 22-16-2, NMSA 1978 which stipulates that the state transportation division shall enforce those rules adopted by the department relating to school bus transportation and subsection B of Section 22-16-4, NMSA 1978 which stipulates that no school bus route shall be maintained for lesser distance than: (1) one mile one way for students in grades kindergarten through six; (2) one and one-half miles one way for students in grades seven through nine; and (3) two miles one way for students in grades ten though twelve.

[12-31-98; 6.41.3.3 NMAC - Rn, 6 NMAC 9.5.2.3, 05-31-01; A, 11-13-09]