6.172 License of School Bus Operator

Each school bus operator shall possess the minimum qualifications prescribed in Florida Statutes, State Board of Education rules, and other controlling regulations.

I. All school bus operators shall hold a valid Commercial Driver’s License for a Class B vehicle with passenger (P) and school bus (S) endorsements.

II. The license shall be displayed in a conspicuous place in the school bus or shall be carried by the operator while operating the bus.

III. Any school bus operator who should have known that his/her driver’s license has expired or has been suspended or revoked and who drives a bus shall be subject to disciplinary actions to and including dismissal.

Statuary Authority

Law(s) Implemented

State Board of Education Rule(s)

History

Notes

1001.41, 1012.22, 1012.23, F.S.

322.57, 1001.43, 1012.45, F.S. 49 CFR, 350 et al. 

6A-3.0141, 6A-.30171(1)(d) 

ADOPTED: 8/21/03, 6/5/07

REVISION DATE(S): 11/6/01, 7/13/04, 1/3/06, 12/10/18

FORMERLY: 5.201; 6.307