Permanently exempts school bus drivers from the engine compartment inspection requirement in pre-trip vehicle testing.

Federal HB2360 makes permanent the exemption for school bus drivers from the engine compartment inspection portion of the pre-trip vehicle testing requirement. The exemption, initially published in the Federal Register on December 2, 2024, includes specific terms and conditions. For six years after the bill's enactment, states participating in the exemption must submit annual reports to the Secretary of Transportation detailing the number of drivers who obtain a commercial driver's license under this exemption.

Permanently exempts school bus drivers from the engine compartment inspection requirement in pre-trip vehicle testing.

Federal HB2360 makes permanent the exemption for school bus drivers from the engine compartment inspection portion of the pre-trip vehicle testing requirement. The exemption, initially published in the Federal Register on December 2, 2024, includes specific terms and conditions. For six years after the bill's enactment, states participating in the exemption must submit annual reports to the Secretary of Transportation detailing the number of drivers who obtain a commercial driver's license under this exemption.