REGION 9 ESC

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 #1632839.  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.
   
• Summer 2022 Class Schedule: 

  Location:  Jacksboro ISD (Cafeteria – 1400 Main Street, Jacksboro, TX)				Instructor:  Greg Sanders
  20 Hour Certification	June 6, 7, 8	8:00 AM – 5:00 PM  (8:00 AM – Noon on the 8th)		Session #506192
  8 Hour Refresher	June 9	8:00 AM – 5:00 PM		Session #506194
  Location:  Bowie ISD (Site TBD)			Instructor:  Greg Enis
  20 Hour Certification	June 13, 14, 15	8:00 AM – 5:00 PM  (8:00 AM – Noon on the 8th)		Session #509567
  8 Hour Re-Certification	June 16	8:00 AM – 5:00 PM		Session #509570
  Location:  Seymour ISD (Seymour High School, 300 Stadium Dr., Seymour, TX)			Instructor:  Greg Enis
  8 Hour Re-Certification	June 21	8:00 AM – 5:00 PM		Session #509571
  Location:  Windthorst ISD (Neeb Library, 100 St. Mary’s, Windthorst, TX)			Instructor:  Greg Enis
  8 Hour Re-Certification	June 22	8:00 AM – 5:00 PM		Session #509586
  Location:  Graham ISD (Woodland Elementary, 1219 Cliff Drive, Graham, TX)			Instructor:  Will Scoggins
  20 Hour Certification	July 11, 12, 13	8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (8:00 – Noon on the 13th)		Session #509572
  8 Hour Re-Certification	July 14	8:00 AM -5:00 PM		Session #509573
  Location:  Iowa Park CISD (IP High School, 1 Bob Dawson Drive, Iowa Park, TX)			Instructor:  Greg Enis
  20 Hour Certification	July 11, 12, 13	8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (8:00 – Noon on the 13th)		Session #509574
  8 Hour Re-Certification	July 14	8:00 AM – 5:00 PM		Session #509575
  Location: Vernon ISD (Vernon Middle School Cafeteria, 2200 Yamparika St., Vernon, TX)			Instructor:  Greg Enis
  20 Hour Certification	July 18, 19, 20	8:00 AM – 5:00 PM  (8:00 – Noon on the 20th)		Session #509578
  8 Hour Re-Certification	July 21	8:00 AM – 5:00 PM		Session #509579
  Location:  Wichita Falls (Region 9 ESC, 301 Loop 11, WIchita Falls, TX)			Instructor:  Danny Roberts
  20 Hour Certification	July 25 – July 29	5:00 PM – 9:00 PM		Session #509581
  8 Hour Recertification	July 30	8:00 AM – 5:00 PM		Session #509582

Websites: 

• Texas Department of Public Safety School Bus 
• Texas Association of Pupil Transportation
• Texas Association of School Bus Technicians

Notifications from Department of Public Safety

• 4-19-22 – 2022 Texas School Bus Illegal Passing Survey (April 27, 2022)
• 4-6-22 – 2022 Buster Bynum Scholarship – Deadline May 20, 2022
• 4-6-22 – WAIVER EXTENDED:  DPS Announces Waiver for Select CDLs to Assist with School Bus Driver Shortage
• 3-8-22 – SAVE THE DATE:  2022 Texas School Bus Illegal Passing Survey – April 27, 2022
• 3-8-22 – IMPORTANT:  CDL Downgrades
• 2-24-22 – IMPORTANT:  Federally Mandated Entry Level Driver Training 
• 2-7-22 – DPS Reminds CDL Applicants about Entry Level Driver Training
• 1-14-22 – DPS Announces Waivers for Select CDLs to Assist with School Bus Driver Shortage
• 1-12-22 – Medial Release:  DPS Reminds Texans to Use iWatchTexas, Other Valuable Resources
• 1-12-22 – Important:  CLP Holders Cannot Transport Students!
• 10-25-21 – Breaking News! CDL Holders Are Now Eligible to Renew Online!
• 9-28-21 – 2021 Illegal Passing Survey Cancelled 
• 9-17-21 – IMPORTANT:  Penalty Points Applicable to School Bus Drivers 
• 9-16-21 – Passengers Prohibited for CLP (Commerical Learner’s Permit) Holders 
• 8-25-21 – Texas Law for Operation of a School Bus