(a) An individual may not drive a school vehicle on any highway in this State unless the individual:
(1) Passes an appropriate medical examination; and
(2) For driving a school bus, has been issued a commercial driver’s license endorsed school bus.
(b) Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d) of this section, a driver of a school vehicle may not allow an individual who is not a student or school employee to board or ride on the school vehicle.
(c) An individual may board and ride on a school vehicle as a school vehicle attendant if the individual:
(1) (i) Is an employee of the local school system or transportation company that operates the school vehicle;
(ii) Is otherwise authorized by the local school system to act as a school vehicle attendant for a child on the school vehicle; or
(iii) Is a nurse, an aide, or any other individual assigned or authorized to work with a student in accordance with the student’s individualized education program, 504 Plan under the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or other student–specific written plan; and
(2) (i) Is in possession of photo identification that identifies the local school system or transportation company that employs the individual as a school vehicle attendant; or
(ii) Is in possession of photo identification or another document issued by the local school system that authorizes the individual to act as a school vehicle attendant for a child on the school vehicle.
(d) An individual may board and ride on a school vehicle with the written permission of the local school system.
(e) With the advice of the State Department of Education, the Administration may adopt regulations concerning the qualifications of school vehicle drivers.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses
Subtitle 8 - Maryland Commercial Driver's License Act
Section 16-802 - Purpose; Construction
Section 16-804 - Number of Licenses
Section 16-805 - Required Disclosures
Section 16-806 - Duties of Employers
Section 16-807 - License Requirement; Tests; Eligibility for Licenses; Instructional Permits
Section 16-807.1 - Program for Veterans and Service Members
Section 16-807.2 - Training on Recognition, Prevention, and Effective Reporting of Human Trafficking
Section 16-808 - Persons Ineligible to Drive Commercial Motor Vehicles
Section 16-809 - Persons Eligible to Drive Commercial Motor Vehicles
Section 16-810 - Application for License
Section 16-811 - Issuance of License Generally
Section 16-812 - Disqualification; Cancellation; Records and Notices of Suspension, Revocation, Etc
Section 16-813 - Alcohol Concentration
Section 16-813.1 - Obtaining License by Misrepresentation Unlawful
Section 16-816 - School Vehicles
Section 16-817 - Eligibility for Licenses or Activities