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Training Requirements for School Bus Drivers and Attendants

Operators and Attendants must be accepted into the Transportation Services Department’s
training program and must complete all phases of the training program successfully and on time.

School Bus Driver

1. Must successfully complete a minimum of twenty (20) hours of classroom instruction
2. Must successfully complete a minimum of eight (8) hours behind-the-wheel training
3. Must be the holder of a Florida Commercial Operator License, Class “A” or “B” with Passenger
(P) and School Bus (S) endorsements and be without any air brake restriction.
4. Ability to drive conventional, front or rear engine transit buses and any other district owned
bus.
5. Must display the ability to manage student behavior on the bus

After initial training, a minimum of eight (8) hours of annual in-service training provided by the
transportation services department must be completed.

School Bus Attendant

1. Must successfully complete classroom instruction
2. Must successfully complete on-the-bus training, which includes: pre/post trip lift operation
inspection, wheelchair tie downs (securement), wheelchair occupant securement, child
safety restraint systems, and student behavior management

After initial training, a minimum of four (4) hours of annual in-service training, provided by the
transportation services department must be completed

Break in Service from Job Duties/Re-employment

School Bus Driver

Less than one year:
 Must complete eight (8) hours of in-service training provided by the Transportation Services
Department
 A back-to-duty drug test
 A new DOT annual physical with at least 3 months certification and a dexterity test

One year or more:

 Must complete the entire pre-employment training program again, exclusive of the CDL training if
CDL is still active or eligible for reactivation.

Bus Attendants

Less than one year:

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Qualifications of School Bus Drivers and Attendants