Both initial certification (20-hr.) and recertification (8-hr.) training are offered. Region 14 ESC establishes and maintains a database of school bus driver certification records, files reports, and assists school districts in maintaining strict compliance with the provisions described in all applicable statutes, rules, and requirements pertaining to the operation of the student transportation system. In addition, assistance is provided in developing policies and procedures to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the districts’ school buses.

For TXDPS information regarding school bus evacuation, click on the following link; go to New Information and click on Evacuation Training.

www.txdps.state.tx.us/schoolbus

For information from the Texas Association for Pupil Transportation, contact:

www.tapt.com

As a convenience to our Region 14 districts, we are now offering more trainings throughout the year. See the updated schedule below:

8-HOUR RECERTIFICATION
March 3, 5 (Tues & Thurs); 5:30-9:30 p.m.; Region 14 ESC
March 21 (Sat); 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Region 14 ESC
April 11 (Sat); 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Snyder Site
April 28, 30 (Tues & Thurs); 5:30-9:30 p.m.; Region 14 ESC
May 12, 14 (Tues & Thurs); 5:30-9:30 p.m.; Eastland
May 30 (Sat); 8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.; Region 14 ESC
June 9 (Tues); 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Region 14 ESC
August 1 (Sat); 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Region 14 ESC

20-HOUR CERTIFICATION (Final day of each of these 20-hour trainings will be held from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
April 13,14,16,18; 5:30-9:30 p.m.; Snyder Site
April 27,28,30,May 2; 5:30-9:30 p.m.; Region 14 ESC
May 11,12,14,16; 5:30-9:30 p.m.; Eastland ISD
June 1,2,4,6; 5:30-9:30 p.m.; Region 14 ESC
August 3,4,6,8; 5:30-9:30 p.m.; Region 14 ESC

Jim Rector
325-675-8619
jrector@esc14.net