CHAPTER 6.00 - PERSONNEL

6.112 License of School Bus Operator

Policy:

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

(1) All school bus operators shall hold a valid Commercial Driver’s License for a Class B vehicle with a passenger endorsement. 

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

(3) 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 action up to and including dismissal. 

STATUTORY AUTHORITY : 1001.41; 1012.22; 1012.23, F.S. 

LAWS IMPLEMENTED: 1001.43; 1012.45, F.S.; 49 CFR 350, ET AL State Board of Education Rules: 6A-3.0141; 6A-3.017(1(D) 

HISTORY: Adopted: January 14, 1999 

Revision Date(s): October 7, 2003; November 22, 2005; August 14, 2007 

Formerly: Policy 8.18