ID S1111

Designates a state board of education staff member as supervisor of school transportation responsible for implementing a school bus driver training program with qualified driver trainers in each district.

Requires the state board to adopt minimum construction standards for school buses based on the latest National Conference on School Transportation report and approve inspection forms.

Authorizes the supervisor of school transportation to conduct program reviews, fiscal audits, and inspections of school district pupil transportation programs, with priority given to districts exceeding state average reimbursable costs per mile and per rider.

Allows the state board to withhold all or part of a district's pupil transportation reimbursement funding for noncompliance with corrective action requirements, with provisions for districts to appeal for reconsideration and reinstatement or adjustment of withheld funds.

Requires the state board to promulgate rules authorizing local school boards of trustees to sell advertising space on school buses, with rules ensuring safe placement and reasonable restrictions on advertising content.