Permits certain persons to operate Type S school buses.
This bill creates a new "Type S School Bus Certificate" allowing qualified drivers to operate smaller school buses (defined as vehicles with max 9 passengers plus driver, used by schools for student transportation) without needing a commercial driver's license. To qualify, drivers must be 21+, hold a valid license for 3+ years, pass medical/vision exams, pass a knowledge test, and complete disability-specific training. The certificate holder faces penalties including license suspension for operating while suspended, leaving students unattended, or accumulating traffic violations, and must complete 10-hour safety training for reinstatement. This directly affects school bus drivers, school districts, and the Motor Vehicle Commission, streamlining operations for smaller school transportation vehicles.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2024
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Mar 18, 2024
Last action May 20, 2024
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May 6, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
upper
Mar 18, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
upper
2 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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