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AN ACT relating to requirements for school bus licensing. 1
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky: 2
ď˘Section 1. KRS 281A.175 is amended to read as follows: 3
(1) An applicant for a school bus endorsement shall satisfy the following requirements: 4
(a) Qualify for a passenger vehicle endorsement by passing the knowledge and 5
skills test for obtaining a passenger vehicle endorsement; 6
(b) Demonstrate knowledge of loading and unloading children, including the safe 7
operation of stop signal devices, external mirror systems, flashing lights, and 8
other warning and safety devices required for school buses by state or federal 9
law or regulation; 10
(c) Demonstrate knowledge of emergency exits and procedures for safely 11
evacuating passengers in an emergency; 12
(d) Demonstrate knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to 13
safely traversing highway rail grade crossings; and 14
(e) Submit to a[an annual] physical examination at least every twenty-four (24) 15
months in accordance with 49 C.F.R. pt. 391, completed by a medical 16
examiner as defined by 49 C.F.R. pt. 390. 17
(2) An applicant for a school bus endorsement shall take a driving skills test in a school 18
bus of the same vehicle group as the school bus the applicant will drive. 19