VEH CD-SCHOOL BUSES-BIODIESEL

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that any school bus purchased on or after January 1, 2006 to transport students to or from any school for grades K through 12 supported in whole or in part by State funds must be equipped to use biodiesel fuel. Provides that any school bus used to transport students to or from a school covered by the provision must use biodiesel fuel unless biodiesel fuel is unavailable in the vicinity of the school or unless the school bus is not equipped to use biodiesel fuel. Provides that the Secretary of Transportation shall adopt rules for implementing the new provision. Effective immediately.