Pursuant to Senate Bill 1, 2021 Extraordinary Session, all Kentucky public school districts are required to submit their current COVID-19 School Operations Plan and any subsequent drafts to the Kentucky Department of Education for informational purposes. Districts may submit their plans to KDE using this form.

Pupil Transportation

Kentucky School Bus CDL Program

Published: 5/7/2019 1:16 PM

Basic Requirements

All school bus drivers must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a school bus endorsement to transport pupils.

All Kentucky school bus drivers physicals must be signed by an individual listed on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners.

CDL Applications and Renewals

The Kentucky One Stop Business Portal can be utilized to update, including endorsements, renewals, medical cards, applications and self-certifications, for any driver.
Once an item is uploaded, you MUST email to the KYTC.CDLSCHOOLBUS@KY.GOV and inform them of the upload.

Technical Assistance

CDL Questions? Please go to the Drive KY Commercial Drivers License website.

Medical Examiner's Certificate (MEC) Form MCSA-5876

Technical Assistance regarding the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners:

Email: fmctechsup@dot.gov Phone: 617-494-3003

Medical and Health-Related Questions Pertaining to Bus Driver Physicals:

Email: fmcsamedical@dot.gov Phone: 202-366-4001

US Department of Transportation Waiver or Exemption