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This bill amends Mississippi's existing school transportation regulations by requiring all school bus drivers, including those driving both public school district and privately owned buses transporting public school children, to be trained and certified in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The bill adds a new subsection to Section 37-41-1 that mandates this training, with enforcement responsibilities assigned to the State Board of Education and Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board. While the existing law already empowered the State Board of Education to set standards for school bus drivers and establish training courses, this amendment specifically introduces the first aid and CPR certification requirement. The new provision will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving school districts and transportation providers time to implement the training requirements. Notably, the bill applies to both public school district buses and privately owned buses transporting public school students, ensuring a consistent standard of emergency preparedness for all school transportation vehicles.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB0090.xml