Vermont § 1281 - Additional equipment In addition to other equipment required by this title, any school bus as defined in section 4 of this title shall be equipped as follows:

§ 1281. Additional equipment In addition to other equipment required by this title, any school bus as defined in section 4 of this title shall be equipped as follows:

• (1) A door in the rear and a door on the right side for entrance or exit purposes. (2) At least one fire extinguisher of a type approved by the Commissioner at all times
  in good and usable condition and easily accessible to the driver. (3) A standard first-aid kit of a type approved by the Commissioner at all times filled
  with necessary articles. (4) A hot water heater at all times capable of keeping the interior at a comfortable temperature
  or other type of heater approved by the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles. (5) Adequate ventilation facilities. (6) At least two windows of safety glass on each side to provide interior light and so
  secured as to afford protection against wind and rain. (7) Seats securely fastened to the floor or sides of the interior and providing at least
  13 inches of seat space for each child to be transported. (8) In addition to the foregoing, all motor vehicles in which the original seating equipment
  has been modified or added to must comply with the following: (A) All seats must be readily accessible by use of an aisle or door without interference
  from any other seat or seats. (B) There must be a minimum of 36 inches of headroom for someone in a sitting position
  above the top of the undepressed cushion line of the seats. (C) There must be a minimum of 12 inches from the top of the undepressed cushion line
  to the floor. (D) Seats shall be covered with fire-resistant material. (E) Jump seats or portable seats shall not be used. (F) A seat beside the driver, if regular equipment or installed by the vehicle manufacturer,
  may be used for student seating