§ 162-1812. School bus driver background checks.

(a)

Applicants must be 21 years of age or older.

(b)

Applicants for a school bus driver's permit, or a renewal thereof, must undergo a criminal background investigation as described in R.S. 17:15 and 15:587.1.

(c)

Applicants must have a current and acceptable driving record verified as required by R.S. 17:491.1.

(1)

Drivers must report moving violation convictions in accordance with CDL requirements.

(2)

No driver or applicant shall be employed as a school bus driver if within the past five years, he/she has been convicted of, or has forfeited a bond on, any charge of:

A.

DUI, possession, distribution, or use of a controlled dangerous substance, as defined by R.S. 40:963 et seq.;

B.

Leaving the scene of an accident involving an injury or fatality; or

C.

Any felony involving the use of a motor vehicle.

(d)

Drivers must have a commercial driver's license (CDL) issued by the state of Louisiana, which includes a Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsement. Airbrake authorization shall also be required for operators of vehicles equipped with airbrakes

(e)

Drivers must pass a physical and eye examination meeting current CDL requirements annually. A copy of the examination record must be filed with the bureau before the beginning of each school year.

(M.C.S., Ord. 27992, § 2, 2-7-19)