School Bus Driver Information
Illinois School Bus Driver Permit Information
Qualifications to apply for an Illinois School Bus Driver Permit-
Initial and Refresher School Bus Permit trainings (SBP). Madison County Training Schedule.
To register for a school bus training contact Rachel Lewis at rllewis@madisoncountyil.gov or 618-296-4535
First Division School Bus Driver Curriculum -
The NEW First Division School Bus Permit is for drivers of first division vehicles, multi-purpose passenger vehicles (MPPV or MPV) and passenger cars for ten passengers or fewer, including the driver. See Vehicles Used by School District to Transport Students. This does not include the multi-function school activity bus (MFSAB/white activity bus). The use and qualifications of the approved vehicles have not changed; only the curriculum/training and school bus permit classifications have changed.
Initial SBP trainings include information from “Truckers Against Trafficking”
School Bus Driver Background check - To make an appointment for school bus driver fingerprints call 618-296-4530. An authorization form from the hiring district/company is required.
School Bus Permit (SBP) online renewal information (for employers). ISOS now allows school bus employers to renew valid School Bus Permits online. To be eligible for this service, the school bus employer must be registered with the ISOS. To download the registration form visit https://www.ilsos.gov/publications/pdf_publications/dsd_a351.pdf . Once the form is submitted, a letter with instructions will be mailed to the the School Bus Employer.
Other forms:
School bus accident reporting:
Accident reporting – The Illinois State Board of Education requires school districts and contracted companies to keep a file of all school bus accident forms in house and at the ROE within their service area. Madison County transportation districts and companies can email or mail copies of all school bus accident forms (ISBE & Police) to Rachel Lewis at rllewis@madisoncountyil.gov
Madison County ROE 41
Attn: Rachel Lewis
157 N. Main St., Suite 438
Edwardsville, IL 62025
Further questions about bus accidents, contact Rachel Lewis at 618.296.4535.