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Tennessee proposes lowering minimum age for school bus drivers amid shortages

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What happened

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Tennessee currently requires the highest minimum age for school bus drivers in the nation, set at 25. State Representative Mike Sparks proposed House Bill 1790, which would lower this minimum age from 25 to 23, citing statewide bus driver shortages.

From local3news.com

Why it matters

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The current strict age requirement was established in 2017 following a tragic bus crash in 2016. Lowering the minimum age could help address current driver shortages that are impacting school districts across the state.

From local3news.com

Who's involved

  • Mike SparksState Representative proposing legislation to lower the minimum age for school bus drivers.
  • Rutherford CountyCounty within the district represented by Mike Sparks, which includes La Vergne High School.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Rutherford CountySpeculative

    School districts in Rutherford County might see changes in transportation costs or service availability if the minimum age for drivers is lowered.

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