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

Pupil Transportation

Kentucky School Bus CDL Program

Published: 9/12/2022 9:13 AM

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 CDL Document Portal can be utilized to update, including endorsements, renewals, medical cards, applications and self-certifications, for any driver.
Once an item is uploaded, please send an email to KYTC.CDLSCHOOLBUS@KY.GOV to inform them of the upload and be sure to include the driver's name and license number. Please do not include documentation in this email.

Technical Assistance

If you have CDL questions, please go to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's Commercial Drivers License Information website.
For technical assistance regarding the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners, please email fmctechsup@dot.gov or call (617)-494-3003.