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Read. Follow. Verify.Pennsylvania House Bill 998 Exempts 11-to-15 Passenger School Bus Drivers From Endorsement and CDL Requirements
Last action · March 24, 2025: Referred to TRANSPORTATION, March 24, 2025Sponsors: Jim Struzzi and 9 others
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What This Bill Would Do
Pennsylvania House Bill 998 exempts individuals who operate school buses designed to carry 11 to 15 passengers, including the driver, from needing a and a when transporting students to or from schools or school-related activities. This exemption applies across public, private, and parochial schools. The act takes effect in 60 days.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
School bus drivers
School transport operators
Entities operating small-capacity school transport vehicles are exempt from commercial licensing rules for those specific drivers.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do drivers of small school buses need a commercial driver's license under this bill?
What vehicle capacity does this exemption cover?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Mar 24, 2025HouseCommitteeReferred to TRANSPORTATION, March 24, 2025
Version history
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