SF1495 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Certain employment requirements modification for third-party testing program applicants
Related bill: HF1190
AI Generated Summary
The bill S.F. No. 1495 relates to transportation and aims to modify the employment requirements for third-party testing program applicants involved in the testing of school bus drivers. It proposes the following changes:
- School districts and school bus companies that operate as third-party testing programs can enter into agreements to test school bus drivers from other districts or companies.
- These programs can receive reimbursement from the school district or company whose drivers are being tested.
- An agreement made for such testing must be approved by the transportation commissioner.
- Test results and the passage of the test for applicants are dependent on the applicant staying employed with the third-party testing program for at least six months after the test, or on the applicant completing an approved school bus driver training program.
In simple terms, the bill facilitates the collaborative testing of school bus drivers between different districts and companies and sets a requirement for tester employment duration or training completion to maintain the validity of test results.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 16, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| February 16, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Transportation |
Citations
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"Clarifies agreement requirements for third-party testing programs."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "The bill relates to the amendment of Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 171.3213 concerning third-party testing of school bus drivers.",
"modified": [
"Changes to employment retention requirements for test applicants."
]
},
"citation": "171.3213"
}
]