Sec. 7. (a) A school corporation may petition the department in writing to waive the requirement imposed by section 3 of this chapter.
(b) A petition under subsection (a) must:
(1) demonstrate that the waiver request was approved by the governing body for the school corporation;
(2) describe the transportation services that will be provided to students who are required by federal or state law to receive transportation services to and from school;
(3) present a written plan that provides for the safe movement of eligible students to and from school; and
(4) include any other information required by the department.