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Bus Driver Training 2nd Division

There are approximately 1,600 school bus drivers in Lake County servicing public and non-public schools. Experienced drivers must take a 2-hour refresher course annually, while all new drivers must take an 8-hour course in school bus driver safety and first aid, prescribed by the Illinois State Board of Education and administered by the Regional Office of Education.

Parked School Buses

The Regional Office of Education is responsible for the appointment of instructors who conduct the required training. The Secretary of State's Office is responsible for the issuance of school bus driver permits, and the administration of behind-the-wheel testing.

For more information, Contact the Regional Office of Education at 847-665-0589.

Bus Driver Training


Bus drivers planning to attend a class must be registered and have paid the $10.00 fee to the Lake County Regional Office of Education 5 days prior to the class. 


Drivers will not be able to stay for the class if they are not on the list. There will be no admission after the instructor has begun the class.
 

Drivers attending initial classes are encouraged to bring a copy of the curriculum book to class. 

The instructors do not have extra books to hand out. 

  • Mon, Jul 07
    Regional Office of Education
    Jul 07, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
    Regional Office of Education , 300 Center Dr, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
    This is a morning class that will be held at the Regional Office of Education
  • Fri, Jul 11
    Regional Office of Education
    Jul 11, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Regional Office of Education , 300 Center Dr, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
    This is an evening class that will be held at the Regional Office of Education
  • Wed, Jul 16
    Lake County Regional Office of Education
    Jul 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – Jul 17, 2025, 10:00 PM
    Lake County Regional Office of Education, 300 Center Dr, Vernon Hills, IL 60061, USA
    This is a 2-Day class that will be held at the Regional Office of Education on July 16,2025 from 6:00pm-10:00pm & July 17, 2025 from 6:00pm-10:00pm. Driver must attend both class dates.
  • Fri, Jul 18
    Regional Office of Education
    Jul 18, 2025, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Regional Office of Education , 300 Center Dr, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
    This is a morning class that will be held at the Regional Office of Education
  • Thu, Jul 24
    Regional Office of Education
    Jul 24, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Regional Office of Education , 300 Center Dr, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
    This is an evening class that will be held at the Regional Office of Education
  • Tue, Jul 29
    Regional Office of Education
    Jul 29, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
    Regional Office of Education , 300 Center Dr, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
    This is a morning class that will be held at the Regional Office of Education
  • Mon, Aug 04
    Regional Office of Education
    Aug 04, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Regional Office of Education , 300 Center Dr, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 Suite #100
    This is a morning class that will be held at the Regional Office of Education
  • Aug 06, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Lindenhurst, 140 N Munn Rd, Lindenhurst, IL 60046, USA
    This is a morning class that will be held at the Lake Villa Public Library
  • Wed, Aug 06
    Zion Benton Township High School
    Aug 06, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
    Zion Benton Township High School, 3901 W 21st St, Zion, IL 60099, USA
    Afternoon class that will be held at Zion Benton High School
  • Thu, Aug 07
    WTHS Transportation Building
    Aug 07, 2025, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    WTHS Transportation Building , 3801 Swanson Ct, Gurnee, IL 60031, USA
  • Fri, Aug 08
    WTHS Transportation Building
    Aug 08, 2025, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    WTHS Transportation Building , 3801 Swanson Ct, Gurnee, IL 60031, USA
    Morning class
  • Fri, Aug 08
    Lake County Regional Office of Education
    Aug 08, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Lake County Regional Office of Education, 300 Center Dr suite #100, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
    Evening Class
  • Mon, Aug 11
    Barrington Transportation
    Aug 11, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Barrington Transportation, 211 S Hager Ave, Barrington, IL 60010
    Afternoon class
  • Tue, Aug 12
    Freemont Transportation Office
    Aug 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Freemont Transportation Office, 28750 N Fremont Center Rd, Mundelein, IL 60060,
    Morning class
  • Tue, Aug 12
    Barrington Transportation
    Aug 12, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Barrington Transportation, 211 S Hager Ave, Barrington, IL 60010
    Afternoon class that will take place at Barrington Transportation
  • Thu, Aug 14
    Barrington Transportation
    Aug 14, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Barrington Transportation, 211 S Hager Ave, Barrington, IL 60010
    Afternoon class that will take place at Barrington Transportation
  • Fri, Aug 15
    Regional Office of Education
    Aug 15, 2025, 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
    Regional Office of Education , 300 Center Dr . Suite # 100, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
    Morning class that will take place at the Regional Office of Education
  • Fri, Aug 15
    Barrington Transportation
    Aug 15, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Barrington Transportation, 211 S Hager Ave, Barrington, IL 60010, USA
    Evening class that will take place at Barrington Transportation
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