Who is responsible for issuing the temporary special certificate for school bus drivers?

The responsibility for issuing the temporary special certificate for school bus drivers lies with the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The CHP oversees the safety regulations for school buses and sets the standards for school bus drivers. This includes the requirements for obtaining a temporary special certificate, which allows individuals who meet certain criteria to operate a school pupil activity bus before obtaining a full certification.

While the DMV is certainly involved in the licensing process for drivers, including school bus drivers, they do not issue the temporary special certificate specifically. The school district superintendent plays a role in the hiring and management of drivers but does not have the authority to issue this certificate. Additionally, the education department focuses on policy and educational standards rather than the direct certification of vehicle operators. Thus, the CHP is correctly identified as the authority responsible for this specific aspect of school bus driver certification.