HB 1758·TN·house
School Transportation - As introduced, allows, as an alternative to undergoing an annual physical and mental examination, a school bus driver to annually verify to the local board of education that they possess a valid certificate issued by a medical examiner certified by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration within the United States department of transportation signifying that the school bus driver is medically qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle. - Amends TCA Title 49 ...
Reported by CommitteeFiled Jan 20, 2026
Sponsor: Slater
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Comp. SB subst.
Mar 19, 2026
Summary
The bill lets local school boards require bus drivers each year either a physical and mental exam or proof of a valid certificate from a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration‑certified medical examiner. This gives drivers an alternative way to demonstrate they are medically fit to operate a commercial vehicle, while boards can verify compliance using state safety records.
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