Section 071-85-4 - Types of Program Applications1.School bus replacementA. A school bus replacement standard application may be submitted when an existing bus is at or near the end of useful life. Refer to the minimum addition to fleet program qualifications.B. A school bus replacement emergency application may be submitted when a school bus is damaged beyond economic repair due to accident, fire, vandalism or other sudden total loss.C. School bus replacement standard applications require the SAU to decommission and remove end of useful life school buses from fleet service within one year of the SAU taking possession of new approved school buses.2.School bus addition to fleetA. An addition to fleet application may be submitted in response to an emergency or special bus need situation. Refer to the minimum program qualifications.B. When a SAU receives an addition to fleet bus approval, a new bus may be added to the district fleet without requiring the SAU to remove an existing bus from their fleet. 05- 071 C.M.R. ch. 85, § 4