Rule 1195. Clean On-Road School Buses

Rule 1195. Clean On-Road School Buses

This rule requires public and private school bus fleet operators in the AQMD's jurisdiction to acquire alternative-fuel school buses when procuring or leasing new school buses or to retrofit used or existing school buses with a CARB-approved control device for use within the AQMD's jurisdiction.

1. This rule applies to school bus fleets with 15 or more school buses

2. Subdivision (e) of this rule provides exemptions when certain conditions are satisfied.  This rule does not apply to school bus fleets located outside of the AQMD's jurisdiction that transport passengers that reside outside of the AQMD's jurisdiction into the District for purposes of field trips or other student-related events.

• Rule Language (pdf, 24 kb)
• Staff Report (pdf, 578 kb)
• Guidance Document: (MS Word, PDF 835 kb)
• Funding Availability and Exemption Request Form

AQMD Incentive Funding Programs

• Summary of cofunding sources

• Mobile Source Emission Reduction Review Committee

• Carl Moyer Memorial Program Incentives for Purchasing Lower-Emission Heavy-Duty Engines (ARB website)

Rule 1195 Implementation Working Group

The Rule 1195 Implementation Working Group is comprised of representatives from school districts, school bus transportation providers, school bus and infrastructure vendors, alternative fuel companies and environmental agencies.  This group is responsible for assisting with the implementation of Rule 1195.  Meetings, agendas and information regarding this group are available at:  Meetings and Agendas

Other Links for Finding Fueling Stations

For more information on the fleet rules, call the FLEET RULE IMPLEMENTATION HOTLINE at (909) 396-3044 or e-mail fleetrules@aqmd.gov.