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BUS DRIVER TRAINING | REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION #47 - LEE, OGLE, WHITESIDE

Offers two types of bus driver courses:

- 8-hour initial training is required for all new school bus drivers prior to getting a bus permit.

- 2-hour refresher workshop is required in the 12 month period prior to renew a school bus permit.

Date of Last Formal Update

10/09/2025

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211 Nebraska

Physical Address

2214 East 4th Street, Suite B, Sterling, IL 61081

Hours

Mon 8 am - 4 pm; Tue 8 am - 4 pm; Wed 8 am - 4 pm; Thu 8 am - 4 pm; Fri 8 am - 4 pm;

Voice

(815) 625-1495

Main | Jayme Hale

Application process

Call or email for information; Training schedules are available online

Fee

Contact for more information

Required documents

Varies by service

Eligibility

Open to anyone

Languages

English, Spanish

Service area

Lee County, Illinois
Whiteside County, Illinois
Ogle County, Illinois

Agency info

REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION #47 - LEE, OGLE, WHITESIDE

Acts as an advocate for education by providing positive leadership, performing regulatory functions, coordinating and delivering state and local services, and disseminating information for education, school districts, and the community.