School Transportation - As introduced, lowers the minimum age, from 25 to 23, that is necessary to receive an initial school bus endorsement; authorizes local boards of education and public charter school governing bodies to adopt policies prescribing the qualifications of school bus drivers in the interest of the safety and health of school pupils. - Amends TCA Section 5-8-102; Title 49 and Title 55.

Summary

HB 1790 changes Tennessee law so a person can qualify for an initial school bus endorsement at age 23 instead of 25. It also gives local school boards and charter school governing bodies the authority to adopt their own policies on driver qualifications to protect student safety and health. The changes take effect on July 1, 2026.

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