Modifies provisions relating to school bus endorsements

HB 296 corrects a misstated title and actually modifies substitute teacher certification requirements, not school bus endorsements. The bill establishes new standards for substitute teachers, requiring a background check, 36 semester hours of education *or* a 20-hour online training program, and limits employment for those under 20 in high school grades. It specifically allows retired educators (receiving non-disability retirement) to work part-time as substitutes without losing their retirement benefits, provided they meet the new certification rules. School districts must provide a two-hour orientation on classroom management, and substitute teachers can share background check results with up to five districts for a $50 fee. The bill does not address school bus driver qualifications directly.