REGION 9

This program provides the required training for new and continuing bus drivers. Consultative services are also provided for school administrators regarding compliance with school transportation requirements.

Services provided:

• Training for bus drivers seeking initial certification or renewal of certification (20-hour initial and 8-hour re-certification)
• Issuance of enrollment certificates or duplicate certificates
• Assistance with technical inquiries and program support

Forms

• Application for School Bus Driver Enrollment Certificate
• Medical Examination Report
• Replacement Card Request – Give us your name, school district you worked for at the time you received your original card. If you have changed districts, give us the school district to which we should mail your card.   The card will be sent to your school district, and you will receive a confirmation email when it is sent. 

Classes

• Online School Bus Driver Re-Certification Training Course – Through Region 4 ESC, Session #1803245.  Please scan and email a copy of the purchase order to the Registration Department at register@esc4.net.  Once received, they will manually match it up to your registration, unlock the course and reset the expiration date to give you the full 7 days access.
   
• In-Person Classes will be held at locations throughout the Region 9 area in June and July 2025.  Schedule will be posted at a later date. 
   

Websites: 

• Texas Department of Public Safety School Bus 
• Texas DPS – Check Medical Certificate Status
• Texas DPS – School Bus Driver Record Evaluation (Penalty Point System)
• Texas Association of Pupil Transportation
• Texas Association of School Bus Technicians