HSB 107: Relating to approved courses of instruction for school bus drivers

What it does

_____ employed as a school bus driver must successfully complete a course of instruction for school bus drivers approved by the department of education (DOE). The DOE establishes rules and requirements for such instruction courses. The course must be completed before or within the first six months of the person’s employment and at least every months thereafter. Beginning February 7, 2022, the federal motor carrier safety administration requires persons seeking a commercial driver’s license (CDL) for the first time, persons seeking to upgrade certain existing CDLs, and persons seeking to obtain a school bus, passenger, or hazardous materials endorsement to complete entry-level driver training (ELDT).

House subcommittee · named January 30, 2025

• Rep. Thomas Jay Moore (R) · tom.moore@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Monica Kurth (D) · monica.kurth@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Ryan Weldon (R) · ryan.weldon@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 6 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Association of Christian Schools; Iowa Association of School Boards; Professional Educators of Iowa; Rural School Advocates of Iowa; School Administrators of Iowa; Urban Education Network of Iowa

In plain words

1. January 30, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Education committee
2. January 30, 2025House subcommittee named: Moore, T., Kurth and Weldon
3. February 6, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 11, 2025Approved by the House committee
5. February 11, 2025Committee vote: 23–0
6. February 13, 2025Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 395