Please START here if you are new to Pupil Transportation. This document explains how to register drivers to the database and register for training classes.
The 2-hour in-service for 25/26 is now available - please click the link below for registration information:
Please join the Department of Education for a Pupil Transportation Zoom Meeting on December 15, 2025, at 1:00PM CST. This meeting is for anyone that works with Pupil Transportation - it is great time to ask questions and receive updates.
We are excited to announce the Nebraska State Patrol, and the Nebraska Department of Transportation have created a School Bus Stop Arm Awareness Video for us. Please share to your websites and social media accounts: School Bus Stop Arm Awareness Video
Pupil Transportation is a division of the Nebraska Safety Center at the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. The Pupil Transportation program was created in May of 2000 through a contract with the Nebraska Department of Education to provide services regarding Nebraska Department of Education's administrative rule code.
Pupil Transportation Information - Database and Class Information
School Bus (CDL required vehicles) Training Information
2025 Pupil Transportation Checklist & Reminders
Requirements For New Pupil Transportation Drivers
Requirements for Current Qualified Drivers & Their Employers
Revisions to NDE Rule 91 - Effective 2/5/2020
More information can be found under Rules & Requirements
A list of Level I and Level II classes can be found below. Choose course Level and Month to see available courses. If the status is set as open you can click the link to go to the Pupil Transportation Database. If you already have an account you can login in and register for a course. If you do not have an account you will need to register for an account on the Pupil Transportation Database before registering for a course. If you are taking the Level I to transport 16 or more passengers (CDL required vehicle) you will need to register for the 5-hour Level I class. (You will only be able to register for this after successful completion of the 2 online courses. Registration for those classes is available through the Pupil Transportation Database.) If you will ONLY be driving a small vehicle, you must attend the first three hours of the 11-hour Level I class. Instructions can be found below.
Pupil Transportation Database
Database Guide for Schools
Database Guide for Drivers
Level I Category C: 5 or 5 1/2 hour class
Level I Category B: 11- hour class (held over the course of 2 - 3 days)
Level I Category A: 3 - hour Level I class OR the first 3 hours of an 11 hour class
| Dates & Times | Status | Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24 - 6:30AM - 12:30PM | Open | Northwest High School, 4901 W Holdrege St, Lincoln, NE 68528, 2 gray modular bldgs by the football field | LPS |
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Nov 24 - 8 AM - 4 PM
Nov 25 - 8 AM - 12 PM |
Open | OPS - 3833 N 72nd Street | OPS |
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Dec 1 - 8 AM - 2 PM
Dec 2 - 8 AM - 1 PM |
Open | First Student Training Center (3333 Keystone Dr., Omaha, NE 68134) | DuShawn Heath |
| Dec 2 - 6 PM - 9 PM | Open | Zoom Only | Central Time | Becky Shafto |
| Dec 3 - 8 AM - 1 PM | Open | First Student Training Center (3333 Keystone Dr., Omaha, NE 68134) | DuShawn Heath |
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Dec 4 - 6:30AM - 12 PM
Dec 5 - 6:30AM - 12 PM |
Open | Northwest High School, 4901 W Holdrege St, Lincoln, NE 68528, 2 gray modular bldgs by the football field | LPS |
| Dec 4 - 9 AM - 12 PM | Open | First Student Training Center (3333 Keystone Dr., Omaha, NE 68134) | DuShawn Heath |
| Dec 5 - 9 AM - 2:30PM | Open | 6225 South 60th St, Omaha, NE 68117 | David Moss |
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Dec 5 - 6 PM - 9 PM
Dec 6 - 8 AM - 4 PM |
Open | Nebraska Safety Center Driving Range (1801 N Railroad St, Kearney, NE) | Becky Shafto |
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Dec 6 - 8 AM - 4 PM
Dec 7 - 1 PM - 4 PM |
Open | Boone Central HS - 605 S 6th St, Albion NE - Door 10 (SW Corner of Bldg) - Conference Room (1st door on the left) | Bill Curry |
| Dec 7 - 2 PM - 5 PM | Open | Pleasanton High School (303 West Church St, please enter on west side of building, entrance #6) | Becky Shafto |
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Dec 8 - 8 AM - 2:30PM
Dec 9 - 8 AM - 2:30PM |
Open | Bellevue Transportation Center Training Room, 2824 Arboretum Drive | Mark Ofsanik |
| Dec 10 - 1 PM - 6 PM | Open | Zoom Only | Central Time | Sharon Dowding |
| Dec 10 - 8 AM - 2:30PM | Open | Bellevue Transportation Center Training Room, 2824 Arboretum Drive | Mark Ofsanik |
| Dec 11 - 9 AM - 12 PM | Open | Bellevue Transportation Center Training Room, 2824 Arboretum Drive | Mark Ofsanik |
| Dec 12 - 9 AM - 2:30PM | Open | 6225 South 60th St, Omaha, NE 68117 | David Moss |
| Dec 15 - 6:30AM - 12:30PM | Open | Northwest High School, 4901 W Holdrege St, Lincoln, NE 68528, 2 gray modular bldgs by the football field | LPS |
| Dec 17 - 9:30AM - 12:30PM | Open | Northwest High School, 4901 W Holdrege St, Lincoln, NE 68528, 2 gray modular bldgs by the football field | LPS |
| Dec 17 - 5:30PM - 8:30PM | Open | Zoom Only | Central Time | Bill Curry |
| Dec 19 - 10 AM - 1 PM | Open | 6225 South 60th St, Omaha, NE 68117 | David Moss |
|
Jan 12 - 8 AM - 2:30PM
Jan 13 - 8 AM - 2:30PM |
Open | Bellevue Transportation Center Training Room, 2824 Arboretum Drive | Mark Ofsanik |
| Jan 13 - 7 AM - 10 AM | Open | Northwest High School, 4901 W Holdrege St, Lincoln, NE 68528 (2 gray modular bldgs located by the foolball field) | LPS |
| Jan 14 - 8 AM - 2:30PM | Open | Bellevue Transportation Center Training Room, 2824 Arboretum Drive | Mark Ofsanik |
| Jan 14 - 9:30AM - 12:30PM | Open | Northwest High School, 4901 W Holdrege St, Lincoln, NE 68528 (2 gray modular bldgs located by the foolball field) | LPS |
| Jan 15 - 9 AM - 12 PM | Open | Bellevue Transportation Center, Training Room, 2824 Arboretum Drive | Mark Ofsanik |
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Jan 15 - 6:30AM - 12 PM
Jan 16 - 6:30AM - 12 PM |
Open | Northwest High School, 4901 W Holdrege St, Lincoln, NE 68528 (2 gray modular bldgs located by the foolball field) | LPS |
| Jan 26 - 6:30AM - 12:30PM | Open | Northwest High School, 4901 W Holdrege St, Lincoln, NE 68528 (2 gray modular bldgs located by the foolball field) | LPS |
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Feb 09 - 8 AM - 2:30PM
Feb 10 - 8 AM - 2:30PM |
Open | Bellevue Transportation Center Training Room, 2824 Arboretum Drive | Mark Ofsanik |
| Feb 10 - 7 AM - 10 AM | Open | Northwest High School, 4901 W Holdrege St, Lincoln, NE 68528 (2 gray modular bldgs located by the foolball field) | LPS |
| Feb 11 - 8 AM - 2:30PM | Open | Bellevue Transportation Center, Training Room, 2824 Arboretum Drive | Mark Ofsanik |
| Feb 11 - 9:30AM - 12:30PM | Open | Northwest High School, 4901 W Holdrege St, Lincoln, NE 68528 (2 gray modular bldgs located by the foolball field) | LPS |
| Feb 12 - 9 AM - 12 PM | Open | Bellevue Transportation Center Training Room, 2824 Arboretum Drive | Mark Ofsanik |
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Feb 12 - 6:30AM - 12 PM
Feb 13 - 6:30AM - 12 PM |
Open | Northwest High School, 4901 W Holdrege St, Lincoln, NE 68528 (2 gray modular bldgs located by the foolball field) | LPS |
| Feb 27 - 6:30AM - 12:30PM | Open | Northwest High School, 4901 W Holdrege St, Lincoln, NE 68528 (2 gray modular bldgs located by the foolball field) | LPS |
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Mar 09 - 8 AM - 2:30PM
Mar 10 - 8 AM - 2:30PM |
Open | Bellevue Transportation Center, Training Room, 2824 Arboretum Drive | Mark Ofsanik |
| Mar 11 - 8 AM - 2:30PM | Open | Bellevue Transportation Center Training Room, 2824 Arboretum Drive | Mark Ofsanik |
| Mar 12 - 9 AM - 12 PM | Open | Bellevue Transportation Center, Training Room, 2824 Arboretum Drive | Mark Ofsanik |
| Mar 17 - 7 AM - 10 AM | Open | Northwest High School, 4901 W Holdrege St, Lincoln, NE 68528 (2 gray modular bldgs located by the foolball field) | LPS |
| Mar 18 - 9:30AM - 12:30PM | Open | Northwest High School, 4901 W Holdrege St, Lincoln, NE 68528 (2 gray modular bldgs located by the foolball field) | LPS |
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Mar 19 - 6:30AM - 12 PM
Mar 20 - 6:30AM - 12 PM |
Open | Northwest High School, 4901 W Holdrege St, Lincoln, NE 68528 (2 gray modular bldgs located by the foolball field) | LPS |
| Mar 23 - 6:30AM - 12:30PM | Open | Northwest High School, 4901 W Holdrege St, Lincoln, NE 68528 (2 gray modular bldgs located by the foolball field) | LPS |
|
Apr 6 - 8 AM - 2:30PM
Apr 7 - 8 AM - 2:30PM |
Open | Bellevue Transportation Center Training Room, 2824 Arboretum Drive | Mark Ofsanik |
| Apr 8 - 8 AM - 2:30PM | Open | Bellevue Transportation Center, Training Room, 2824 Arboretum Drive | Mark Ofsanik |
| Apr 9 - 9 AM - 12 PM | Open | Bellevue Transportation Center Training Room, 2824 Arboretum Drive | Mark Ofsanik |
| Apr 14 - 7 AM - 10 AM | Open | Northwest High School, 4901 W Holdrege St, Lincoln, NE 68528 (2 gray modular bldgs located by the foolball field) | LPS |
| Apr 15 - 9:30AM - 12:30PM | Open | Northwest High School, 4901 W Holdrege St, Lincoln, NE 68528 (2 gray modular bldgs located by the foolball field) | LPS |
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Apr 16 - 6:30AM - 12 PM
Apr 17 - 6:30AM - 12 PM |
Open | Northwest High School, 4901 W Holdrege St, Lincoln, NE 68528 (2 gray modular bldgs located by the foolball field) | LPS |
| Apr 24 - 6:30AM - 12:30PM | Open | Northwest High School, 4901 W Holdrege St, Lincoln, NE 68528 (2 gray modular bldgs located by the foolball field) | LPS |
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May 4 - 8 AM - 2:30PM
May 5 - 8 AM - 2:30PM |
Open | Bellevue Transportation Center, Training Room, 2824 Arboretum Drive | Mark Ofsanik |
| May 5 - 7 AM - 10 AM | Open | Northwest High School, 4901 W Holdrege St, Lincoln, NE 68528 (2 gray modular bldgs located by the foolball field) | LPS |
| May 6 - 8 AM - 2:30PM | Open | Bellevue Transportation Center Training Room, 2824 Arboretum Drive | Mark Ofsanik |
| May 6 - 9:30AM - 12:30PM | Open | Northwest High School, 4901 W Holdrege St, Lincoln, NE 68528 (2 gray modular bldgs located by the foolball field) | LPS |
| May 7 - 9 AM - 12 PM | Open | Bellevue Transportation Center, Training Room, 2824 Arboretum Drive | Mark Ofsanik |
|
May 7 - 6:30AM - 12 PM
May 8 - 6:30AM - 12 PM |
Open | Northwest High School, 4901 W Holdrege St, Lincoln, NE 68528 (2 gray modular bldgs located by the foolball field) | LPS |
| May 22 - 6:30AM - 12:30PM | Open | Northwest High School, 4901 W Holdrege St, Lincoln, NE 68528 (2 gray modular bldgs located by the foolball field) | LPS |
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Jun 8 - 8 AM - 2"30PM
Jun 9 - 8 AM - 2:30PM |
Open | Bellevue Transportation Center Training Room, 2824 Arboretum Drive | Mark Ofsanik |
| Jun 9 - 7 AM - 10 AM | Open | Northwest High School, 4901 W Holdrege St, Lincoln, NE 68528 (2 gray modular bldgs located by the foolball field) | LPS |
| Jun 10 - 8 AM - 2:30PM | Open | Bellevue Transportation Center, Training Room, 2824 Arboretum Drive | Mark Ofsanik |
| Jun 10 - 9:30AM - 12:30PM | Open | Northwest High School, 4901 W Holdrege St, Lincoln, NE 68528 (2 gray modular bldgs located by the foolball field) | LPS |
| Jun 11 - 9 AM - 12 PM | Open | Bellevue Transportation Center Training Room, 2824 Arboretum Drive | Mark Ofsanik |
|
Jun 11 - 6:30AM - 12 PM
Jun 12 - 6:30AM - 12 PM |
Open | Northwest High School, 4901 W Holdrege St, Lincoln, NE 68528 (2 gray modular bldgs located by the foolball field) | LPS |
| Jun 26 - 6:30AM - 12:30PM | Open | Northwest High School, 4901 W Holdrege St, Lincoln, NE 68528 (2 gray modular bldgs located by the foolball field) | LPS |