Student transportation in Nevada: FAQ for district transportation leaders
Answers to common questions from Nevada transportation directors, with a link to the official source for every answer. Updated November 2026. State rules change, so confirm details with the Nevada Department of Education before you act on them.
How does Nevada fund school transportation?
State law gives each school district an amount the Legislature determines is sufficient to provide food services and transportation, apart from per-pupil funding. The Department of Education's guide says this auxiliary funding goes to school districts only, not charter schools, and is based on a 4-year average of each district's actual reported expenses. Complete cost records each year help your allocation reflect what your routes cost.
Sources: NRS 387.1214 and Nevada Department of Education, Guide to the Pupil-Centered Funding Plan
Who decides bus routes and stops?
Under NRS 386.790 the board of trustees is authorized to establish school bus routes, schedules and designated stops, and local district transportation departments finalize them.
Source: Nevada Department of Education, pupil transportation
What does the state oversee?
The Department of Education sets standards for pupil transportation programs, including driver qualifications and certification and inspection procedures.
Source: Nevada Department of Education, pupil transportation
What endorsements do Nevada school bus drivers need?
School bus drivers need a commercial driver's license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements. Nevada's training manual covers entry-level driver training for a Class B license and both endorsements.
Source: Nevada Department of Education, 2026 school bus driver training manual
How many school districts does Nevada have?
Nevada's school districts are county districts whose boundaries match the county lines, with Carson City counted as a county district. That makes 17.
Source: NRS 386.010
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