Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

SB 1758: School Transportation - As introduced, allows, as an alternative to undergoing an annual physical and mental examination, a school bus driver to annually verify to the local board of education that they possess a valid certificate issued by a medical examiner certified by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration within the United States department of transportation signifying that the school bus driver is medically qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle. - Amends TCA Title 49 and Title 55.

Passed both chambers Last action April 6, 2026: Governor returned.

Plain-language summary

SB 1758 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: School Transportation - As introduced, allows, as an alternative to undergoing an annual physical and mental examination, a school bus driver to annually verify to the local board of education that they possess a valid certificate issued by a medical examiner certified by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration within the United States department of transportation signifying that the school bus driver is medically qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle. - Amends TCA Title 49 and Title 55. Primary sponsor: Ferrell Haile (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Governor returned.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Ferrell Haile (Republican).