Commercial Driver License School Bus Endorsement Program

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The School Bus (S) Endorsement Training Program provides the knowledge and skills required for commercial drivers to safely operate school buses and transport students in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) This program combines classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training to meet all Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements for the School Bus (S) endorsement. Training emphasizes student safety, vehicle inspections, loading and unloading procedures, emergency response, and safe operation of school buses in city, rural, and school-zone environments. Students learn proper use of mirrors, stop-arm procedures, railroad crossing protocols, and student management techniques. The course focuses on building safety awareness, professional conduct, and regulatory compliance essential to transporting children safely and responsibly. Upon successful completion, students will be qualified to obtain the School Bus (S) Endorsement on their Washington State CDL, allowing them to pursue employment as certified school bus drivers in both public and private transportation settings.

Visit the program website Kirk M Church Adminstrator/Trainer Administrator (360) 589-4550 ext. kirkchurch2997@yahoo.com

Financial information

Total tuition

$1,219.00

Total required fees

$108.49

Books and supplies

$110.00

Locations

Elma

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location, In-Person Variable Sites

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

Program details

1 Weeks

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

N/A

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

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Education Prerequisites

None

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

To be eligible for enrollment in the School Bus Endorsement training program, students must meet the following prerequisites: Possess a valid Washington State Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements Have a current, valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate (Medical Card) Obtain and provide a current Driver’s Abstract (3-year minimum) Pass a Washington State and FBI background check, as required for individuals transporting school children (per RCW 28A.400.303) Pass a Washington State DOL School Bus Physical Performance Test (PPT) prior to employment (not required for enrollment but required for hire) Have no disqualifying offenses per FMCSA guidelines or school bus transport regulations English language proficiency sufficient to understand road signs, communicate with students, dispatch, and law enforcement Completion of ELDT theory training for Class B or A license, if not previously completed (or be enrolled concurrently in such a program) Note: Some employers may have additional requirements such as CPR certification, first aid, or additional drug screening prior to hire.

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

This program includes comprehensive test preparation for both the written knowledge test and the skills test required by the Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) to obtain the School Bus (S) Endorsement. Students will receive: In-Classroom Ins

Employment performance results

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.

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Program type

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor

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