Congress·In Committee·H.R. 2360

To permanently extend the exemption from the engine compartment portion of the pre-trip vehicle inspection skills testing requirement for school bus drivers, and for other purposes.

School Bus Driver Licensing Rules

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This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by a House subcommittee. It is actively moving through the committee system, but no further votes or hearings have been scheduled yet. There is no companion bill currently listed for this proposal.

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Unlikely to pass

Most bills do not make it past the committee stage. While this addresses a common problem for schools, it still needs to gain enough support to be scheduled for a full vote.

Key Points

This bill would change the rules for people who want to drive school buses. It would permanently remove a rule that requires drivers to pass a test on engine parts under the hood.
The change aims to help schools hire more drivers. Many school districts across the country are struggling to find enough people to drive buses, and this would make the licensing process faster.
Drivers would still need to pass the rest of the driving and safety tests. They would only be exempt from the specific part of the exam where they have to identify parts of the engine.
States that choose to use this easier testing rule would have to report to the government. They must share how many drivers get their licenses this way every year for the next six years.

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Milestones

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Mar 26, 2025House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Mar 26, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Mar 26, 2025

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

To permanently extend the exemption from the engine compartment portion of the pre-trip vehicle inspection skills testing requirement for school bus drivers, and for other purposes.

Bill NumberHR 2360

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.