Commercial Driver's Instructional Permits - School Vehicles - Knowledge Test
HB 1446 allows school district-employed driver trainers to administer the knowledge test for commercial driver's license school bus endorsements, instead of requiring state examiners. This directly affects school bus driver applicants and trainers working for county school boards. The bill defines "School Vehicle Driver Trainer" as individuals providing classroom instruction, highway driving training, and safety standards education. It amends Maryland law to expand the pool of authorized testers to include qualified school district staff.
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in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 13, 2026
Last action Feb 13, 2026
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Feb 13, 2026
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First Reading Environment and Transportation
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Karen Toles
DDemocratic
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