Who is responsible for adopting rules and regulations regarding the training of school bus drivers?

• A. Department of Transportation
• B. CDE
• C. Local school district
• D. Bus driver unions

Answer: (B)

The responsibility for adopting rules and regulations regarding the training of school bus drivers falls to the California Department of Education (CDE). The CDE is tasked with overseeing and ensuring that standards for training and safety are met within schools, which includes the transportation of students. This agency establishes guidelines that school districts must follow when training their bus drivers, ensuring consistency and adherence to safety protocols across the state.

Other entities, such as the Department of Transportation, local school districts, and bus driver unions may play roles in related areas, such as regulations or negotiations, but it is the CDE that specifically sets the training standards necessary for bus drivers. This ensures that all drivers receive the proper education and certification necessary to safely transport students.