Virginia

School bus in-service

REQUIRED 4 hours annual

Citation: 8 Va. Admin. Code § 20-70-360

Virginia Department of Education pupil transportation regulations require in-service training for all school/activity bus drivers: at least 2 hours before the opening of the school year plus at least 2 hours during the second half of the school year (4 hours/year total). Initial (pre-service) training is governed separately by 8VAC20-70-350; required in-service topics include motor vehicle laws, pre-trip inspection, student discipline, drug/alcohol testing procedures, and emergency procedures.

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CDL & endorsements

CDL renewal cycle: every 8 years.

No general recurring continuing-education requirement for CDL holders beyond the 8-year renewal; federal ELDT applies one-time to new CDLs, upgrades, and first-time S/P/H endorsements.

Hazmat: Virginia is one of the states where hazmat fingerprinting/application is handled through the state DMV rather than a TSA enrollment center. TSA security threat assessment and the HME are valid 5 years; DMV mails a renewal notice ~90 days before HME expiration.

• Driver trainers must hold instructor certification (8VAC20-70-411, -420)
• In-service topics prescribed by regulation include drug/alcohol testing procedures and local transportation policies