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The Professional Illinois School Bus Driver Initial and Refresher Classes are administered by the Regional Offices of Education (ROE) in accordance with the Illinois State Board of Education guidelines. The listing of available classes can be sorted by the initial or refresher, ROE and by the month.
To become a school bus driver in Illinois, one must first meet the educational requirements, which typically involve a high school diploma or equivalent. Next, they must obtain the necessary certifications, including a commercial driver's license (CDL) with a passenger endorsement.
14 lut 2020 · School requirements for pupil transportation are described in Article 29 of the Illinois School Code as well as in Part 1 Public Schools Evaluation, Recognition and Supervision Section 1.510 Transportation and 1.515 Training of School Bus Driver Instructors of the Illinois Administrative Code.
School Bus Instructor and Driver Training provides school bus driver instructor training, state certification and school bus driver training including the development of the school bus driver training curriculum used in these training courses.
Any individual, corporation, partnership or association that permits a person to operate a school bus if the driver has not complied with the provisions of Section 6-106.1 of the Illinois Vehicle Code or 92 Ill. Adm. Code 1035 et seq. is subject to a fine of $1,000 to $10,000 [625 ILCS 5/6-106.11].
To become fully licensed, new bus drivers are required to attend an 8-hour training course. Pre-register for this course with the Regional Office of Education ($10.00 fee required). You must be currently employed by a bus company or school district.
