School bus inspection requirements by state
What each state asks of school-bus companies — state inspections, the driver's daily reports and the child check, records to keep, driver requirements and evacuation drills — in plain English, with a link to the official source for every point.
New Jersey
New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC), School Bus Inspection Unit
New York
New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), Bus Inspection Program; with the NYS Education Department (pupil transportation rules) and the NYS DMV (CDL and Article 19-A)
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), with annual school bus inspections by the Pennsylvania State Police
Connecticut
Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Commercial Vehicle Safety Division
More states are coming. Not legal advice — always confirm with your state agency.
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