To permanently extend the exemption from the engine compartment portion of the pre-trip vehicle inspection skills testing requirement for school bus drivers, and for other purposes.

# HR 2360 Summary **What the Bill Does** This bill would permanently remove the requirement for school bus drivers to inspect the engine compartment as part of their pre-trip vehicle safety inspection test. Currently, school bus drivers must demonstrate they can inspect various parts of their vehicle before driving, including the engine area. This bill would eliminate that engine compartment inspection from the testing requirement. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects school bus drivers and the school districts that employ them.

It could also indirectly impact student safety and school transportation operations, depending on how one views the importance of engine compartment inspections. **Current Status** The bill was introduced by Representative John R. Carter (R-Texas) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. No additional details about the reasoning behind the exemption or related provisions are provided in the available information.