SB3588

SB3588 amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to update school bus driver permit requirements.

SB3588 amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to update school bus driver permit requirements. The bill requires the Secretary of State to issue school bus driver permits for operating first or second division vehicles as school buses. Applicants must meet several criteria, including being 21 years old, possessing a valid driver's license, passing a written test, and completing a medical examination. The bill also mandates that the written test and a classroom course for school bus driver operation be available online by January 1, 2027.