Eligibility and Testing for School Bus Inspector Certification
To become a Certified School Bus Inspector in Kentucky, individuals must meet the following requirements:
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Eligibility:
- Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of experience in the inspection, maintenance, or repair of heavy trucks or school buses.
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Driver's License: Possession of a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger (P) endorsement.
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Testing:
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Classroom Instruction: Successful completion of an eight (8) hour classroom instruction.
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Hands-On Assessment: Successful completion of a practical skills evaluation administered by a certified School Bus Inspector Instructor.
Recertification
Per
702 KAR 5:030, all certified school bus inspectors must complete a four-hour recertification training class annually to retain certification.
2026 School Bus Inspector 4-Hour Recertification Class Schedule
*Verify locations, dates and times with contacts prior to travel.
All 4 hour updates are provided free of cost.
Date & Time
| Location
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School District Contact
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June 2, 2026 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
| Crittenden County High School Rocket Arena - Con ference Room 601 West Elm Street Marion, KY 42064
| Wayne Winters
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June 3, 2026 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
| Marion County Bus Garage 300 Knights Way Lebanon, KY 40033
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June 12, 2026 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
| Larue County Bus Garage 88 Eagle Lane Hodgensville, KY 42748 |
|
James Jones
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June 18 , 2026 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
| Russell Independent Russell Middle School - Auditorium 711 Red Devil Lane Russell, KY 41169 |
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June 23, 2026 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| | Wayne Winters
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June 24 2026 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
| | Stub McGlone
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June 24, 2026 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Daviess County Board Office 4801 Frederica Street Owensboro, KY 42303
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Stephen Shrewsberry
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July 14, 2026 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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| South Laurel Middle School - Auditorium 223 South Laurel Rd. London, KY 40744 |
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Mark Yaden
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July 16, 2026 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
| Boone County Transportation Department 5505 North Bend Road Burlington, KY 41005 | James Rudicil
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July 21, 2026 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
| Warren
County (Boyd Dealership)
390 High Rail Ways
Room #335
Bowling Green, KY 42301
| Alan.Blythe
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Carl Meehan
Office of Finance and Operations
Division of District Support
300 Sower Blvd, 4th Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 564-5279 ext: 4442