Bill > HB1758

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.