SB2121Passed Senate

Amends TCA Section 5-8-102; Title 49 and Title 55.

Tennessee SB2121 proposes to lower the minimum age requirement for obtaining an initial school bus endorsement from 25 to 23 years old. The bill affects potential school bus drivers and allows local boards of education and public charter school governing bodies to establish policies regarding the qualifications of school bus drivers to ensure the safety and health of students. Key provisions include the age reduction and the authority granted to local education authorities to set driver qualifications.

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Overview

Tennessee SB2121 proposes to lower the minimum age requirement for obtaining an initial school bus endorsement from 25 to 23 years old. The bill affects potential school bus drivers and allows local boards of education and public charter school governing bodies to establish policies regarding the qualifications of school bus drivers to ensure the safety and health of students. Key provisions include the age reduction and the authority granted to local education authorities to set driver qualifications.

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Sponsor

Bowling, Janice

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 22, 2026

Last Action

March 19, 2026

Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

Subjects
School TransportationSchools, CharterLocal Education AgenciesDriver Licenses

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