HB 2034 Summary

• Requires school bus drivers to possess a commercial driver license issued by Arizona or another state (if driving for a school district adjacent to that state), in addition to a bus endorsement and school bus certificate.

• Mandates applicants obtain a valid fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to state law and maintain it throughout the certification period.

• Authorizes the Department of Public Safety to suspend a school bus driver certificate if the fingerprint clearance card becomes invalid, suspended, canceled, or revoked.

• Requires the Department of Public Safety to establish minimum standards for school bus driver certification including moral character, safety knowledge, drug/alcohol testing, and hearing tests.