Provisions of Chapter 41, Part 4 apply to local education agencies (LEA). This regulation governs LEAs. If an LEA chooses to provide transportation services by contracting with a transportation service provider instead of through LEA employed personnel, it may do so. The LEA, however, is responsible for ensuring that the provisions of transportation services comply with all pertinent state and federal regulations including 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 382 and statutes and department regulations.
N.M. Admin. Code § 6.41.4.2