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.
Click here to view and register for FY27 ROE # 17 Bus Driver Training Courses
July 2026 - June 2027
We are using a new system, and all registration must be done through the online registration system.
Click here for step-by-step instructions for using the new registration site.
Videos with step-by-step instructions for the new registration site:
- Click here to watch the video, "How to Create a Bus Account."
- Click here to watch the video, "Registering Multiple Drivers for the Same Class."
- Click here to watch the video, "Registering Multiple Drivers for Different Classes."
- Employers must pre-register their drivers using the registration system. Walk-ins are not allowed.
- 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 (unless paid with a CC) 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.