School bus drivers; require to be trained and certified in first aid and CPR.

HB 824 requires all school bus drivers - both in public school districts and private companies transporting public school students - to complete certified first aid and CPR training. This applies to drivers operating vehicles used for student transportation, directly affecting thousands of bus drivers across Mississippi. The bill mandates the State Board of Education and Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board to enforce this requirement, with the rule taking effect July 1, 2026. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and did not advance further.