Driver Requirements for Becoming and Remaining a School Bus Driver in Michigan
| DRIVER REQUIREMENTS | MDE* | MDS* | DOT* |
| Age (Min. over 18, some employers require 21) | |||
| Medical physical (up to 2 years) | |||
| Medical diabetes (up to 12 months) | |||
| Criminal Record Check | |||
| Driving Record Check | |||
| Commercial Driver License and Endorsements | |||
| Endorsement Chauffeur | |||
| Group Designation B or C | |||
| Endorsements P and S, possibly air brakes | |||
| Commercial Skills Test for initial license | |||
| Commercial Skills Test for at fault traffic ticket | |||
| Drug and Alcohol Testing for CDL (47643N) | |||
| Drug and Alcohol previous employer verification | |||
| Beginning School Bus Driver class | |||
| School Bus Driver Continuing Education class |
*MDE (Michigan Department of Education) – Certifies school bus drivers and enforces education, license, and physical requirements.
*MDS (Michigan Department of State / Secretary of State) – Licenses school bus drivers and enforces CDL requirements.
*DOT (Department of Transportation) – Federal enforcement of DOT physical standards and drug testing requirements.
