Maryland

School bus in-service

REQUIRED 6 hours annual

Citation: Md. Code Regs. (COMAR) 13A.06.07.10

Maryland State Department of Education regulation (COMAR 13A.06.07, Student Transportation; Instructional Content Requirements at .10 in current numbering). Pre-service: minimum 8 hours classroom plus 9 hours behind-the-wheel instruction. In-service: at least 6 hours annually for school vehicle drivers, of which 5 hours must emphasize safety procedures, strategies, and laws, and at least 2 of the 6 hours must be in classes of not more than 35 students; delivered locally under a certified school vehicle driver instructor.

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CDL & endorsements

CDL renewal cycle: every 5 years.

No general CDL continuing education beyond renewal; Maryland CDLs are valid for 5 years (per secondary sources; the MVA CDL page emphasizes maintaining the Medical Examiner's Certificate to avoid downgrade rather than stating the term).

Hazmat: Standard federal TSA Security Threat Assessment on the 5-year cycle for the H endorsement; no notable Maryland-specific quirk surfaced in research.

School vehicle attendants: 2 hours of in-service instruction annually (equipment, student management, first aid) per COMAR 13A.06.07.10

researched reference, second review pending Confidence: high

Sources

Courses that fit Maryland in-service topics

All CDL1 hr

Defensive Driving for CMVs

Practical crash-prevention habits for CMV drivers: following distance math, 12 to 15 second eye lead, the No-Zone, work zones, and night driving.

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Distracted Driving & Fatigue Management

The federal texting and phone bans, the fines and disqualifications behind them, and fatigue science that actually keeps you awake and employed.

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Drug & Alcohol Rules + the Clearinghouse

The 0.04 rule, 50/10 random rates, post-accident triggers, refusals, SAP return-to-duty, and Clearinghouse queries, explained in plain driver terms.

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School Bus1 hr

Passenger Endorsement Refresher

Sharpen the skills behind your P endorsement: standee lines, fueling and towing rules, ADA securement, unruly riders, and safe unloading.

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This page is a researched reference, not legal advice, and listing a course here is not a claim of state approval. Confirm requirements with Maryland's licensing or education agency.