HB2825

VEH CD-SCHOOL BUS PERMITS

Introduced·2/5/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB2825 amends school bus driver permit regulations, including safety tests, permit renewals, and criminal background checks.

HB2825 amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to revise school bus driver permit regulations. It mandates that the Secretary of State, in collaboration with the Illinois State Board of Education, develop classroom and refresher courses for school bus drivers. Applicants must pass these courses and a written test, and meet age, license, and criminal background requirements. Permits are subject to renewal and suspension based on drug tests, convictions, and other criteria. Safety tests for school buses and other vehicles are required at specified intervals.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 12, 2025

10:00 AM

Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Hearing

History

Mar 21, 2025

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 4, 2025

House

Assigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety

Feb 6, 2025

House

First Reading