House Bill No. 434, introduced by Representative Wilder, amends the current law regarding the probationary term of school bus operators. The bill changes the authority for dismissing or discharging a school bus operator during their three-year probationary period from the school board to the superintendent. Under the proposed law, the superintendent is required to provide written reasons for the dismissal to the operator and must allow the operator seven calendar days to respond, either in person or in writing. This response will be included in the operator's personnel file.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that a school board must immediately dismiss or discharge an operator who is convicted of or pleads nolo contendere to certain offenses related to operating a vehicle while intoxicated, regardless of whether the violation occurred during their official duties. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the dismissal process for school bus operators and enhance the accountability of the superintendent in managing personnel matters.

Statutes affected:
HB434 Original: 17:492(A)
HB434 Engrossed: 17:492(A)