If you're planning to drive students in the State of South Carolina, you must follow the information found in the charts below. These requirements apply when transporting students to or from school, school-related activities, or child care.
| The Number of Passengers the Vehicle is Rated to Transport | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of Facility | Type of Vehicle Required | 10 to 15 | 16 or more |
| School (Public or Private) | School bus* (any size) | No CDL required, driver will need USDOT Medical Certificate | Either a Class B or Class C CDL is required with a passenger endorsement, depending on the gross vehicle weight rating of the vehicle |
| Daycare | School bus* (any size) | No CDL required, driver will need USDOT Medical Certificate | |
| Church with daycare | School bus* (any size) | No CDL required, driver will need USDOT Medical Certificate | |
| Church without daycare | No school bus required | No CDL required | |
| *A school bus is identified by the manufacturer's label located inside the vehicle. The label should have a classification or vehicle type which would indicate a school bus. The label must say the vehicle meets federal school bus standards. | |||
SC Code Section 56-5-195