30132873, 6A-3.0141 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 30132873

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

TRANSPORTATION

Overview

RULE:

6A-3.0141

Employment of School Bus Operators

PURPOSE:

To amend driver license requirements to allow non-CDL licensed drivers to operate certain small school buses and multifunction school activity buses (MFSAB).

SUMMARY:

This amendment will allow class E driver’s license holders to operate certain small school buses and MFSABs that have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) under 26,001 pounds and a seating capacity of 15 persons or fewer, including the driver.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

316.615(3), 1001.02(1), 1006.22, 1012.45, F.S.

LAW:

316.615, 1006.22, 1012.32(2)(a), 1012.45, F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

10/22/2025 Vol. 51/206

COMMENTS:

From 10/22/2025 To 11/12/2025 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Ref-13735 Basic School Bus Operator Curriculum, Revised 2021

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