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Changes in Federal Law Impact School Transportation Operations

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to manage users on behalf of the district and to Here’s why it matters to you. New curriculum
submit the queries referenced above. requirements, paperwork, and record retention
guidelines are being implemented for transportation
"All positive drug or alcohol tests training departments that offer CDL training.
These changes are tied to federal funding and are
required under CFR 382 will need mandatory for all school districts and entities that
to be managed through the federal will train CDL holders for employment. Additionally
— and most importantly — the new federal driver
clearinghouse rather than through trainer requirements are stricter than current state
the school district." requirements. A school district may find itself
without qualified training providers if it has not
Entry-level driver training (MAP-21) prepared sufficiently in advance.

As part of the MAP-21 legislation, the Federal Trust Transportation Manager Stephanie Arbaugh will
Motor Carrier Safety Administration has established be offering ongoing entry-level driver training in 2021
baseline training requirements for entry-level to help prepare Arizona transportation departments
commercial drivers. These requirements, and an to be as ready as possible for the upcoming changes.
associated online training registry, are meant to She can be reached at: sarbaugh@the-trust.org or
improve commercial motor vehicle safety. It takes (602) 200-2471.
effect February 7, 2022.

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