Bill > S2005

This bill amends existing laws regarding school bus driver qualifications by requiring that the written test for bus drivers include a section assessing English proficiency, ensuring drivers can understand instructions and communicate effectively. It also mandates that applicants complete at least two hours of pre-service training before receiving a school pupil transport certificate, which is a license to operate a school bus. Furthermore, the bill introduces new requirements for ongoing training, stipulating that operators must complete a minimum of 10 hours of in-service training in their first year and at least eight hours annually thereafter, with detailed record-keeping of all training sessions, including trainee attendance and lesson specifics, maintained for at least three years and accessible for inspection by authorities.