(1) has the meaning set forth in IC 20-18-2-4; and

(2) includes public elementary schools and state accredited nonpublic elementary schools that voluntarily become accredited under IC 20-31-4.1.

     (b) As used in this section, “governing body” has the meaning set forth in IC 20-18-2-5.

     (c) If a school bus driver must load or unload an elementary school student at a location that requires the student to cross a roadway that is a U.S. route or state route as described in section 20(a)(1) of this chapter, the superintendent or the superintendent’s designee shall present the school bus route described in this subsection to the governing body for approval.

As added by P.L.144-2019, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.92-2020, SEC.5.