This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop, join NSTA Executive Director Curt Macysyn as he welcomes Rich Kelly Esq., NSTA Counsel, to discuss the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) "Under the Hood" Waiver - issued on January 3, 2022. Rich provides clarity on the specifics of what this waiver does to remove a major barrier of entry for school bus drivers candidates. Rich and Curt highlight the importance of the waiver and how it will help streamline the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) process for applicants. The duo dive into the efforts of the NSTA Advocacy Team that helped make this waiver possible. Finally, Rich and Curt discuss what State Licensing Agencies (SDLAs) need to do to implement the waiver. School transportation professionals rely on NSTA: The Bus Stop for their information. Add it to your library of podcasts today!

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