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Transportation

Education Service Center Region 11 provides a variety of services to school transportation departments. 

ESC Region 11 establishes and maintains a database of school bus driver certification records, files reports, and assists school districts in maintaining strict compliance with the provisions described in all applicable statutes, rules, and requirements pertaining to the operation of the student transportation system.

The transportation of pupils to and from school is an integral part of a sound educational program. Competent school bus drivers are needed to provide safe and effective transportation for students.

Female school bus driver from Fort Worth ISD

Becoming a School Bus Driver

School bus drivers are held to a higher standard of conduct than average citizens, and there are specific laws that govern the conduct of school bus drivers. For the protection of the driver and all passengers applicable laws must be known and obeyed.

To become a Texas school bus driver, applicants must meet certain qualifications.

Applicants must obtain a commercial learner permit (CLP) and a DOT physical, complete an approved entry-level driver training (ELDT) program, schedule and pass a road/skills test and enroll in a 20-hour school bus driver safety training class.

School bus drivers must also be at least 18 years old and be free of a felony or misdemeanor convictions for a crime involving moral turpitude.

ESC Region 11 Training Courses & Handbooks

Our training courses are designed to promote the competency of school bus drivers throughout the state. School Bus Driver Safety Education Certification Training is a state-mandated program providing twenty (20) hours of certification training to all school bus drivers and an eight (8) hour re-certification training to drivers every three years.

We provide training for new and experienced bus drivers and we offer specialized training to assist transportation staff in student behavior management and other related areas.

Bus Driver Resources

ESC Region 11 Contact

For more information about Bus Driver Training, contact the following ESC Region 11 staff member(s).

Vaughn Santo

Transportation Specialist

Nicki Taylor

Commercial Driver Trainer