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HF 540

as introduced - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.

Bill Text Versions

Engrossments
Introduction Posted on 02/01/2007

Current Version - as introduced

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A bill for an act
relating to transportation; requiring commissioner of public safety to accept
Federal Aviation Administration medical certificate for school bus driver physical
exam; amending Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 171.321, subdivision 2.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 171.321, subdivision 2, is amended to read:


Subd. 2.

Rules.

(a) The commissioner of public safety shall prescribe rules
governing the physical qualifications of school bus drivers and tests required to obtain
a school bus endorsement. The rules must provide that an applicant for a school
bus endorsement or renewal is exempt from the physical qualifications and medical
examination required to operate a school bus upon providing evidence of being medically
examined and certified within the preceding 24 months as physically qualified to operate a
commercial motor vehicle, pursuant to Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, part 391,
subpart E, or rules of the commissioner of transportation incorporating those federal
regulations. The commissioner shall accept new text begin current Federal Aviation Administration
medical certificates and
new text end physical examinations for school bus drivers conducted by
medical examiners authorized as provided by Code of Federal Regulations, title 49,
chapter 3, part 391, subpart E.

(b) The commissioner of public safety, in conjunction with the commissioner of
education, shall adopt rules prescribing a training program for Head Start bus drivers. The
program must provide for initial classroom and behind-the-wheel training, and annual
in-service training. The program must provide training in defensive driving, human
relations, emergency and accident procedures, vehicle maintenance, traffic laws, and use
of safety equipment. The program must provide that the training will be conducted by the
contract operator for a Head Start agency, the Head Start grantee, a licensed driver training
school, or by another person or entity approved by both commissioners.