ROE # 17 Bus Driver Course Registration
Regional Offices of Education are responsible for conducting the Initial Permit Training that is required for all new school bus drivers prior to getting a bus permit, and the Annual Refresher Course is required in the 12-month (364 days) period prior to renewing their school bus permit.
- ISBE - Division of Funding and Disbursement Services - Vehicles Used by School Districts to Transport Students
- ISBE - Division of Funding and Disbursement Services - School Vehicle Use
- Office of the Illinois Secretary of State: School Bus Permit
- Uniform School Bus Accident Report
To register, complete the Bus Class Pre-Registration Form and email it to [email protected].
- Employers must pre-register their drivers using the above Pre-Registration Form
- Cost: $10 per driver (Employers will be charged for drivers who are a "no-show" at classes for which they are registered.)
- ROE # 17 will invoice the employer, and send Certificates of Completion to the employer.
- If fewer than 10 people are signed up for any course, ROE # 17 reserves the right to cancel the class. If this happens, ROE # 17 will provide adequate notice to those registered.
If you have any questions please contact ROE # 17 at 309-888-5120 Ext. 1200 or email: [email protected]
At the Training
- Bring your Driver's License with you.
- At the INITIAL TRAINING ~ Please bring a lunch or plan to quickly pick one up.
- Please be on time (late arrivals will not be permitted).
- You may not leave the class until the instructor dismisses the class.
- CHILDREN ARE NOT ALLOWED (under any circumstances) in the State Initial or Refresher Courses.