The BEEP partners (Iowa Association of School Boards, Iowa Department of Education,
Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Iowa Pupil Transportation Association, and
School Administrators of Iowa) are soliciting proposals from Iowa school districts for the
purpose of replacing eight of Iowas most polluting, less efficient diesel school buses
(engine models from years 1981-1992) used on regular routes with new, cleaner diesel
buses that meet or exceed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)s engine
standards for up-to-date environmental controls and safety. Eligible Iowa school districts
may replace one bus with this grant.