School Bus Driver Certification & Re-Certification

We provide a 20-hour certification course required for new school bus drivers, and an eight hour re-certification course that is required every three years for current school bus drivers.

These classes meet the requirements of the Texas Department of Public Safety for all school bus drivers in Texas. Safety issues, responsible driving techniques, student loading/unloading procedures, student management, and emergency procedures are discussed. There is also an overview of state laws affecting school bus transportation. Each participant receives a state approved course guide.

Online Options

ESC Region 12, in cooperation with ESC Region 4, is offering School Bus Driver Re-certification as an online course. Prior to accessing the link for the course, all of the following requirements must be met.

1. Your school bus driver certification must be current or must not have expired more than 11 months prior to your expected completion date.

2. You must verify that your district will accept your re-certification from an online course.
3. Your school district must have an individual approved by ESC Region 12 to serve as proctor for the required exam

Proctor Registration Form

If your district does not have an approved test proctor, you may access the link above for the required form for your district. Please complete the form and return as directed. Once approved, the proctor will receive directions for completing and submitting the required documents.

Register online

You will need to pay the fee with a credit card or provide a purchase order. Once you have registered for the course, there are no refunds. You must finish the course in a timely manner. After following all required guidelines and completing the course, you will be provided directions for printing a certificate.