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Local officials say school bus driver shortage persists; two bills on age and equipment did not advance
Summary
Following a recent fatal crash in Carroll County, legislators and Williamson County superintendent Jason Golden discussed two bills that sought to change bus age and driver‑age rules; neither advanced, and local officials stressed fleet‑age limits and the ongoing driver shortage.
Panelists at Policy Talks addressed school bus safety and driver shortages after a recent deadly bus crash in Carroll County.
Representative speakers said two bills were considered this session: one would have allowed school systems more flexibility to hire younger drivers, and another would have extended the allowable mileage/age on buses so districts could keep vehicles longer.…
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