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TN HB1758
TN HB1758AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49 and Title 55, relative to school transportation.
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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
03/03/2026
03/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, allows, as an alternative to undergoing an annual physical and mental examination, a school bus driver to annually verify to the local board of education that they possess a valid certificate issued by a medical examiner certified by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration within the United States department of transportation signifying that the school bus driver is medically qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle. - Amends TCA Title 49 and Title 55.
AI Summary
This bill allows school bus drivers in Tennessee to satisfy their annual medical qualification requirements in one of two ways: either by undergoing a physical and mental examination as previously required, or by providing their local board of education with a valid certificate from a medical examiner certified by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), which is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation. This FMCSA certification signifies that the driver is medically fit to operate a commercial motor vehicle, as outlined in federal regulations.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Placed on cal. Education Committee for 3/10/2026 (on 03/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1758&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB1758 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1758.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1758.pdf |
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