HB1758

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49 and Title 55, relative to school transportation.

Introduced·1/20/26
Draft Text

Tennessee HB1758 amends school transportation regulations to require annual physical and mental examinations for school bus drivers.

Tennessee HB1758 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49 and Title 55, relative to school transportation. It mandates that local boards of education require school bus drivers to annually submit to a physical and mental examination or verify they possess a valid certificate from a certified medical examiner listed on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners. This ensures school bus drivers meet federal medical qualifications for operating commercial motor vehicles.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

0
4
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Roll Call Votes

17 Yea

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0 Nay

History

Mar 19

House

Comp. SB subst.

Mar 19

House

Sponsor(s) Added.

Mar 16

House

Reset on cal. for 3/19/2026