Bills › 91st General Assembly
Relating to approved courses of instruction for school bus drivers
Topics:K–12 educationTransportation
Same legislation: HF 395
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 30, 2025
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 30, 2025
- Done: House committeeFebruary 11, 2025
- Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 395
- Next: Senate committee
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became HF 395 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 395 What’s a funnel?
What changed before it passed The bill as introduced compared with the version both chambers passed.
Amendments · 3
1 adopted · 0 failed · 1 never voted on. Newest first.
- H-1286Strike everything · filed April 29, 2025 byNever voted onAI 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 →
- S-3078Strike everything · filed April 8, 2025 by Sen. Dan Zumbach (R)AdoptedAI 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 →April 28, 2025
- H-1060 · filed March 11, 2025 byWithdrawnAI 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 →March 24, 2025