Bill > HB240

This bill modifies the existing Pennsylvania law regarding qualifications for school bus driver endorsements by clarifying medical examination requirements. Specifically, the bill requires school bus drivers to carry a medical certificate from a department-recognized physician showing they have passed a physical and vision examination within the past 13 months. The bill also specifies that vision examinations can be conducted by an optometrist or ophthalmologist and adds nuanced language about hearing tests for drivers who use hearing aids. Under the new provisions, if a driver uses a hearing aid, they must undergo a hearing test to ensure the device functions in a way that meets the department's minimum hearing standards. Importantly, the department is prohibited from requiring an additional electroacoustic analysis test of the hearing aid if the hearing test demonstrates the device allows the driver to meet hearing standards. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment, providing time for drivers and administrators to understand and implement the new requirements.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

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