Pennsylvania School Bus (S) Endorsement

Pennsylvania School Bus ELDT — Get Your S Endorsement

Complete your School Bus ELDT online in Pennsylvania — FMCSA-approved, accepted at Pennsylvania Department of Transportation — Driver and Vehicle Services (PennDOT), auto-submitted to TPR. Only $20.

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The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation — Driver and Vehicle Services (PennDOT) requires FMCSA-approved Entry-Level Driver Training before you can test for the School Bus (S) endorsement on your Commercial Driver's License. DLA Academy delivers that training online for $20 — and we're the lowest-priced FMCSA-approved option available.

Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania Department of Transportation — Driver and Vehicle Services (PennDOT)

Visit Pennsylvania Department of Transportation — Driver and Vehicle Services (PennDOT) to take the School Bus knowledge test. Most states also require a separate skills test in a school bus.

4

Background Check & Physical

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

5

Receive Your S Endorsement

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

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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.

Pennsylvania Passenger ELDT — $20

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What does the School Bus ELDT course cover?+
The School Bus ELDT is theory-only training covering passenger-safety rules, student-loading procedures, emergency protocols, and vehicle inspection specific to school bus operation. You'll complete it in under 2 hours. After passing, you still need to pass the Pennsylvania knowledge test and skills test with PennDOT to earn the S endorsement.
How much does School Bus ELDT cost?+
The School Bus ELDT course is $20. We're the lowest-priced FMCSA-approved provider. If you need multiple endorsements, our 3-Endorsement Bundle (Hazmat + Passenger + School Bus) is $50 and saves you $10.
How long does the course take to complete?+
Most students finish the School Bus ELDT in under 2 hours. You can start and stop as needed — there's no time limit to complete it once you enroll.
Is this course approved by PennDOT and the FMCSA?+
Yes. DLA Academy is FMCSA-approved and listed on the Training Provider Registry. Your completion is automatically submitted to FMCSA within 24 hours. PennDOT accepts all FMCSA-approved ELDT courses, so you'll meet Pennsylvania's requirement to test for the S endorsement.
Who needs the School Bus ELDT?+
Anyone applying for a new School Bus (S) endorsement needs FMCSA-approved ELDT. If your CDL was issued before February 7, 2022, you're grandfathered and don't need it. But if you're upgrading or adding an endorsement now, ELDT is required. Hazmat fingerprinting goes through standard IDEMIA TSA enrollment.

Ready to Start Your Pennsylvania School Bus ELDT?

$20 flat. FMCSA-approved. Auto-submitted to TPR. Accepted at Pennsylvania Department of Transportation — Driver and Vehicle Services (PennDOT). Under 2 hours on any device.

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