Senate Bill 393 aims to amend existing laws regarding the operation of school buses by drivers over the age of 70 and those with medical conditions. The bill allows individuals whose school bus endorsements have been canceled for medical reasons to reinstate their endorsements by providing documentation from a healthcare provider confirming their ability to safely operate a school bus. Additionally, it expands the composition of medical review boards to include physician assistants and advanced practice nurses, alongside licensed physicians and optometrists.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that the Department of Transportation (DOT) require drivers aged 70 and older with a school bus endorsement to submit annual medical certifications and demonstrate their continued qualifications every four years. It also modifies the rules regarding the testing intervals for operators' licenses, allowing DOT to set testing requirements at intervals of not less than two years. The changes aim to enhance safety while providing a clearer pathway for reinstating endorsements for those affected by medical issues.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 343.16(5)(b), 343.16, 343.20(1)(c), 343.20