School Transportation - As introduced, lowers the minimum age, from 25 to 23, that is necessary to receive an initial school bus endorsement; authorizes local boards of education and public charter school governing bodies to adopt policies prescribing the qualifications of school bus drivers in the interest of the safety and health of school pupils. - Amends TCA Section 5-8-102; Title 49 and Title 55.

HB 1790 lowers the minimum age requirement for obtaining a school bus driver endorsement in Tennessee from 25 to 23 years old. It also gives local school boards and public charter school governing bodies the authority to establish additional driver qualification standards focused on student safety. The bill amends specific Tennessee Code sections to implement these changes, allowing districts to set policies beyond the basic age requirement. These updates directly affect new school bus drivers and school districts responsible for hiring and safety protocols.