Relating to approved courses of instruction for school bus drivers, and including effective date provisions

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 30, 2025
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 30, 2025
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 11, 2025
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   Done: Passes the HouseMarch 24, 202594–1
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   Done: Senate committeeApril 1, 2025
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   Done: Passes the SenateApril 28, 202550–0
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   Done: To the GovernorMay 19, 2025
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   Done: Signed into lawJune 6, 2025

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Amendments · 3

1 adopted · 0 failed · 1 never voted on. Newest first.

• H-1286Strike everything · filed April 29, 2025 by

  AI summary This amendment replaces the entire bill and adds a rule that school bus drivers must complete approved training within their first six months of employment and every 24 months after that if their school district requires it. It also states that if a driver fails to provide proof of completing required training, their authorization to operate a school bus will be revoked. Its wording →
  Never voted on
• S-3078Strike everything · filed April 8, 2025 by Sen. Dan Zumbach (R)

  AI summary This amendment replaces the entire bill and establishes that school bus drivers must have a commercial driver’s license with passenger and school bus endorsements. It allows school districts to require approved training, which can include certain federal entry-level driver training, and requires that this training be completed within the first six months of employment and every 24 months after that. If a driver fails to provide proof of required training, the Department of Education will revoke their authorization to operate a school bus. Its wording →
  Adopted
  April 28, 2025
• H-1060 · filed March 11, 2025 by

  AI summary This amendment changes the bill to include rules for using certain passenger vans as school buses. It increases the allowed passenger capacity for these vans from twelve to fifteen people and adds requirements regarding safety belts and vehicle weight. Its wording →
  Withdrawn
  March 24, 2025