Public transport operators authorization to perform third-party testing for school buses

SF 583 allows public transit operators (defined as providers of transit bus services) to perform third-party testing for school bus drivers. It amends Minnesota law to let school districts and school bus companies contract with transit operators to test drivers who provide school bus service, including transit operators' own drivers. Agreements between entities must be submitted to the commissioner for approval, and certified testers must be employed by the testing organization. This bill directly affects school districts, school bus companies, and transit operators by creating a formal process for shared driver testing. The changes take effect July 1, 2025.