Class C Passenger and School Bus Endorsement Program. This program is designed for individuals seeking to add Passenger or School Bus endorsements to their Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL). The curriculum follows federal training standards as outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) and prepares students for safe and compliant operation of passenger-carrying and school bus vehicles. For the Passenger endorsement, instruction aligns with Appendix C to Part 380 of the C.F.R. and includes a minimum of 4 hours of classroom instruction and 10 hours of proficiency development. For the School Bus endorsement, training follows Appendix D to Part 380 and includes a minimum of 20 hours of classroom instruction and 10 hours of proficiency development. Students will gain knowledge in passenger safety, emergency procedures, vehicle inspection, loading and unloading protocols, and defensive driving techniques specific to passenger and school bus operations. Upon successful completion, students will be eligible to take the endorsement-specific written and skills tests required by the Washington State Department of Licensing. Class C Passenger and School Bus endorsement require additional hours Passenger endorsement - Minimum requirements: A course of instruction for students seeking passenger endorsement must follow the passenger endorsement training curriculum defined in C.F.R. Appendix C to Part 380 as it existed on the (effective date of the WAC). The course must include no less than: 4 hours of classroom instruction 10 hours of proficiency development. School bus endorsement - Minimum requirements: A course of instruction for students seeking a school bus endorsement must follow the school bus endorsement training curriculum defined in C.F.R. Appendix D to Part 380 as it existed on the (effective date of the WAC). The course must include no less than: 20 hours of classroom, 10 hours of proficiency development.