Arkansas School Bus (S) Endorsement

Arkansas School Bus ELDT – Get Your S Endorsement Online

Complete your School Bus ELDT online in Arkansas — FMCSA-approved, accepted at Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration — Office of Driver Services (AR DFA), auto-submitted to TPR. Only $20.

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The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration — Office of Driver Services (AR DFA) requires FMCSA-approved Entry-Level Driver Training before you can test for the School Bus (S) endorsement. DLA Academy's online School Bus ELDT course meets that mandate, covers all required theory, and auto-submits your completion to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry within 24 hours.

Arkansas School Bus ELDT — Step by Step

1

Hold a Valid CDL

You need an existing Class A, B, or C CDL before adding the School Bus (S) endorsement. If you don't have one yet, start with CDL A or CDL B Theory ELDT.

2

Complete School Bus ELDT Online

Complete DLA Academy's FMCSA-approved School Bus ELDT online in under 2 hours. Auto-submitted to FMCSA TPR within 24 hours.

3

Pass the S Endorsement Knowledge Test at Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration — Office of Driver Services (AR DFA)

Visit Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration — Office of Driver Services (AR DFA) to take the School Bus knowledge test. Most states also require a separate skills test in a school bus.

4

Background Check & Physical

Arkansas requires a background check and DOT physical for school bus drivers. Some districts require additional clearances.

5

Receive Your S Endorsement

Once AR DFA has your ELDT completion and test results, the School Bus endorsement is added to your CDL.

What DLA Academy's School Bus ELDT Covers

Also Drive Passengers?

Add the P Endorsement Too

School bus drivers often need the Passenger (P) endorsement in addition to S. DLA Academy's Passenger ELDT is $20 — or save by grabbing the 3-endorsement bundle (Hazmat + Passenger + School Bus) for $50.

Arkansas Passenger ELDT — $20

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What's included in the School Bus ELDT course?+
The course covers school bus operations, passenger safety, loading and unloading procedures, and emergency protocols. It's all online theory — no behind-the-wheel training. Completion takes under 2 hours.
How much does the School Bus ELDT cost?+
The course is $20. If you need multiple endorsements, DLA Academy's 3-Endorsement Bundle (Hazmat, Passenger, and School Bus) is $50 — saves $10 vs. buying each individually.
How long does it take to complete the course?+
The School Bus ELDT completes in under 2 hours. You can finish it in one sitting or spread it across multiple sessions — your progress is saved automatically.
Does DLA Academy submit my completion to Arkansas?+
Yes. Within 24 hours of completing the course, DLA Academy auto-submits your ELDT completion to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry. The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration — Office of Driver Services verifies completion by checking that registry when you apply for your S endorsement.
Who needs School Bus ELDT in Arkansas?+
Anyone applying for the School Bus (S) endorsement on a new or upgraded CDL needs FMCSA-approved ELDT. If you held a CDL with the S endorsement before February 7, 2022, you're grandfathered and don't need retroactive ELDT — but any new S endorsement application still requires it.

Ready to Start Your Arkansas School Bus ELDT?

$20 flat. FMCSA-approved. Auto-submitted to TPR. Accepted at Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration — Office of Driver Services (AR DFA). Under 2 hours on any device.

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