What is the Nevada Department of Education’s (NDE) role in Pupil Transportation?

The Department of Education provides statewide leadership, standards, and oversight for pupil transportation; ensuring that transportation programs across Nevada meet state and federal safety, training, and compliance requirements. NRS 385.075 requires the State Board establish policies to govern the administration of all functions of the State relating to supervision, management, and control of public schools not conferred by law or some other agency.

Statewide Standards and Guidance

NDE establishes and maintains standards for pupil transportation programs throughout Nevada. This includes guidance on:

• School bus specifications and safety requirements
• Driver qualifications and certification standards
• Inspection procedures and operational expectations
• Required reporting and documentation

Information for Nevada’s parents/guardians

Who is responsible for establishing school bus routes/stops in Nevada?
Under NRS 386.790, the Board of Trustees is authorized to establish school bus routes, schedules, and designated stops. These operational decisions are developed and finalized by local district transportation departments, not by the Department of Education.

If you have any questions or need assistance pertaining to bus routes/stops please reach out to your district's transportation team. These contacts can be found in the Transportation Directory.

Interested in becoming a Nevada School Bus Driver?

For detailed information regarding the application process, please contact the specific districts listed on our School and District Information page that align with your professional interests.

State Public Charter School Authority

Nevada Minimum School Bus Standards & Specifications (2026)

This manual provides state transportation personnel with minimum school bus standards/specifications for all new buses purchased by a district, charter, or private school in Nevada.

Nevada School Bus Training Manual (2026)

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.

Nevada School Bus Out of Service Criteria (2026)

This manual identities defects on a school bus that would require the school but to be placed out of service.

The overall purpose of the Nevada Minimum School Bus Standards & Specifications Manual, the Nevada School Bus Driver Training Manual, and the Nevada School Bus Out-of-Service Criteria is to establish uniform statewide safety, operational and training standards for pupil transportation programs.