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School Bus ELDT — Choose Your Option
Both options include the same FMCSA-registered School Bus ELDT course. Same-day adds priority registry submission the day you complete.
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School Bus + Passenger ELDT — $35
Most states require both the S and P endorsements to drive a school bus. Get both FMCSA-registered theory courses together and save $5 versus $40 separately.
Get Bundle — $35
Who Needs School Bus ELDT?
🚌Public School District Drivers
Transportation departments hiring full-time bus drivers require the S endorsement before your first route — complete ELDT today and start sooner.
🏫Private & Charter School Drivers
Private schools and charter operators require the S endorsement for all drivers operating school buses on their behalf.
🏢Transportation Contractors
Companies contracted by school districts to provide bus services. All drivers must hold the S endorsement before operating.
🧒Summer Camps & Youth Programs
Seasonal transport operators for camps, youth programs, and after-school activities requiring endorsed drivers.
Already have a School Bus endorsement? If you held a valid S endorsement before February 7, 2022, you are exempt from ELDT for that endorsement. This course is only required for drivers adding the School Bus endorsement for the first time on or after that date.
School Bus ELDT — At a Glance
14Theory Modules
30–45Minutes
80%To Pass
24hrRegistry Submission
What School Bus ELDT Covers
The shortest ELDT theory course we offer. It covers every federally mandated topic for the School Bus (S) endorsement:
Danger zones & mirror usage
Safe loading & unloading procedures
Vehicle orientation & pre/post-trip inspection
Emergency exit & evacuation procedures
Railroad-highway grade crossing safety
Student management & behavioral considerations
Special safety considerations
School bus security protocols
Route and stop reviews
Final assessment — 80% to pass
How to Get Your School Bus Endorsement — Step by Step
1
Complete School Bus ELDT Online — $20
Finish this FMCSA-registered course online in 30–45 minutes on any device. Fully self-paced.
2
Results Submitted to the FMCSA Registry
Your completion is submitted to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry within 24 hours — no extra steps from you. Need it faster? The same-day option ($35) submits the business day you finish.
3
Pass Your State School Bus Knowledge Test
Once your ELDT appears in the registry, visit your state licensing office to take the School Bus knowledge test. Most states require you to pass the Passenger (P) test as well.
4
Receive Your School Bus (S) Endorsement
Pass the knowledge test and your state adds the S endorsement to your CDL. If your state or employer requires behind-the-wheel training, complete it with a local provider listed on the FMCSA registry for behind-the-wheel.
School Bus ELDT — $20 Flat
FMCSA-registered · 14 modules · Done in 30–45 minutes · Submitted to the registry within 24 hours · 49 states
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Need Hazmat Too? 3-Endorsement Bundle
Add Hazmat for $15 more. Hazmat, Passenger and School Bus ELDT in one bundle, each submitted to the registry separately.
Hazmat ELDT Passenger ELDT School Bus ELDT
What DLA Academy Drivers Say
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"The course was very educational and informative. I like the way the course was laid out and that you had the ability to stop and start and proceed at your own pace. I would highly recommend this company for training."
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"Finished my class in a day, as well as was able to take my hazmat in under 24 hrs."
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"DLA Academy online testing was easy to navigate, well explained, the text was easy to understand, and testing was not complicated at all. Very well organized. I enjoyed that it also had a voice read option. Thumbs up!"
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a School Bus endorsement to drive a school bus?+
Yes. Any CDL driver operating a vehicle defined as a school bus under 49 CFR 383.5 must hold a valid School Bus (S) endorsement. If you are adding this endorsement for the first time after February 7, 2022, ELDT theory training is required before the state knowledge test.
Do I need a Passenger endorsement too?+
How long does School Bus ELDT take?+
This is our shortest ELDT theory course — 14 focused modules. Most drivers complete it in 30–45 minutes. It is fully self-paced and works on any device, with no time limit.
Is this course accepted in my state?+
Yes. DLA Academy is listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry and our School Bus ELDT is accepted in 49 states. Washington State is not served.
How quickly are my results submitted to FMCSA?+
Your completion is submitted to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry within 24 hours. Once submitted, your state can verify your training and you are cleared to schedule your endorsement knowledge test. Need it faster? The same-day submission option ($35) submits the business day you complete.
Do I need a CDL before taking this course?+
You need to hold a CDL or Commercial Learner's Permit to apply for the School Bus endorsement. This ELDT theory course can be completed before or alongside your behind-the-wheel training.
Does DLA Academy provide behind-the-wheel training?+
No — DLA Academy covers the ELDT theory portion only. Behind-the-wheel training must be completed with a local provider listed on the FMCSA registry for behind-the-wheel training, if required by your state or employer. Contact your state licensing agency for specifics.
Is DLA Academy on the FMCSA registry?+
Yes — for all five theory courses: Hazmat, CDL A, CDL B, Passenger and School Bus. Verify us at
tpr.fmcsa.dot.gov, and check any provider the same way before you pay. If a provider is not listed, your state will not accept the completion.
What the registry is →
Is this course really only $20?+
Yes — $20 flat, no subscriptions, no hidden fees. Same-day registry submission is available for $35 if you need your results the business day you complete.
Other ELDT Courses — All $20
Not sure which one you need? See the full ELDT requirements breakdown →
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