Iowa Western Community College

School Year/Training Year: July 1st through June 30th

1. Class B School Bus with Passenger Endorsement
   School Bus Authorization enables a person to drive a school bus in Iowa. (To be issued an authorization – ELDT Training, CDL, Medical Examiner’s Certificate and training must be current and up to date) Hiring Date: the issue date on a driver’s authorization
2. New Driver STOP Training
   17-hour class for new drivers (Includes 14 hours online and 3 hours of face-to-face)
   New Driver: one who has never driven a school bus, or who has in the past, but hasn’t in the past year, or a current driver who missed their annual training the prior year. 

   ** Must take some time during the first 6 months of employment to maintain driving privileges.

Requirements For Current School Bus Drivers:

1. Annual STOP Training
   3-hour class for current drivers
   Current Driver: one who has been a driver for at least one year and met their training requirements for prior yearsMust take the “Annual STOP Training” every school year

**Authorization issue date from State of Iowa will be July 1 to August 15 of the current year.

This two-week training program ensures that you are fully prepared with the knowledge and skills to safely operate a commercial bus or school bus, and you can obtain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger Endorsement. You will receive 80 hours of instruction in a classroom, on driving simulators, and by driving a 48 ft school bus on the driving range and on the road.

Admission Requirements:

• Commercial Learners Permit (CLP) – fee for the permit is $12
• Please obtain your CLP 2 weeks (14 days) before class begins.
• Obtain your School Bus Driving Permit by successfully passing the written school bus, pre-trip, passenger, air brakes, and general knowledge tests at the Department of Motor Vehicles
• Medical Examiners Certificate (DOT Physical – commonly referred to as the long form)

2025 Annual Renewal Training for Current Bus Drivers