61-9-502. Semiannual inspection of school buses. (1) The department shall perform the semiannual inspection of school buses, one of which shall be at least 30 days prior to the beginning of the school term, and reinspect the buses, if necessary, before the beginning of the school term.
(2) The department's inspection shall determine if the school buses meet the minimum standards for school buses as adopted by the board of public education.