40070

EDUCATION CODE
SECTION 40070




40070.  (a) The State Department of Education shall develop or
approve a course for the training of schoolbus, school pupil activity
bus, and farm labor vehicle drivers that will provide them with the
skills and knowledge necessary to prepare them for an examination for
certification pursuant to Sections 12517 and 12519 of the Vehicle
Code. The department shall seek the advice and assistance of the
Department of Motor Vehicles and the Department of the California
Highway Patrol in developing or approving the course.
   (b) The department shall train or approve the necessary
instructional personnel to conduct the course. For schoolbus and
school pupil activity bus training, the department shall provide for
and approve the course outline and lesson plans used in the course.
For farm labor vehicle training, the department shall approve the
course outline and lesson plans used in the course.