This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 171.3213, to expand the scope of third-party testing for bus drivers. The current law, which previously focused solely on school bus drivers, is updated to allow both school bus companies and transit operators to enter into agreements for testing their respective drivers. Specifically, the bill introduces provisions that permit transit operators who are third-party testing programs to test the drivers of other transit operators, thereby broadening the collaborative testing framework.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the reimbursement process for testing services, stating that the costs incurred for testing will be reimbursed by the tested driver's respective school district, school bus company, or transit operator. The amendments also specify that certified third-party testers must be employed by the testing program that provides these services. The new provisions are set to take effect the day following final enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 171.3213