Entry Level Drivers must receive training and demonstrate proficiency in theory training and behind the wheel training. After completing the required training, applicants will still need to ensure they meet all their licensing requirements with the Nevada Department of Transportation. If you are interested in becoming a school Bus Driver, or a School Bus Driver Trainer, please visit your district’s website for further instructions. District Information.

As a school bus Driver, you will be required to have a Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsement on your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). For more information on how to obtain a CDL, visit the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Training Provider Registry.

This manual was made to meet the curriculum standards for Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) for Class B license and for Passenger and School bus endorsements outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations 49 CFR 380, appendix B/C/D. After completing the required trainings, applicants will still need to ensure they meet all their licensing requirements with the Nevada Department of Transportation. You can find the Bus Driver Training Manual here.

The purpose of the State of Nevada Minimum School Bus Standards & Specifications is to provide state transportation personnel with minimum school bus standards/ specifications for all new buses purchased by a district, charter, or private school in Nevada. The Nevada Minimum School Bus Standards & Specifications utilize the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and the 2015 National School Transportation Specifications and procedures found here.

The purpose of the Nevada School Bus Out of Service Criteria (OOS) is to identity defects on a school bus that would require the school but to be placed out of service.

With the passing of Assembly Bill 400 (AB) in the 2023 Legislative Session, any Charter School regardless of sponsor may apply for transportation funding. For more information and the application process, visit here.

• 2022-23 Annual Transportation Report
• School Bus Driver Certification
• School Bus Driver Certification (No Longer Employed)
• School Bus Driver Certification (Returning)
• School Bus Driver Trainer Certification