HB 1688

Abstract

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning definitions. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 625 ILCS 5/1-101 Adds reference to: 625 ILCS 5/1-217 625 ILCS 5/6-106.1 from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 6-106.1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Removes language classifying motor vehicles of the first division used and registered as school buses as vehicles of the second division. In provisions concerning school bus driver permits, provides that the Secretary of State shall offer for issuance a separate permit valid only for the operation of first division vehicles being operated as school buses. Provides that the written test an applicant for a school bus driver permit must pass shall be a first division or second division written test. Requires the Secretary of State, in conjunction with the Illinois State Board of Education, to develop a separate classroom course and refresher course for operation of vehicles of the first division being operated as school buses. Provides that regional superintendents of schools, working with the Illinois State Board of Education, shall offer the course. Effective July 1, 2023. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Provides a deadline of January 1, 2024 for the requirement that the Secretary of State, in conjunction with the Illinois State Board of Education, develop a separate classroom course and refresher course for operation of vehicles of the first division being operated as school buses.