Directory & Resources
Directory & Resources
Contacts for the Mississippi Department of Education and every school district’s transportation office, plus the state’s laws, certification, purchasing, and safety resources — all in one place.
Mississippi Department of Education
Jonathan Tillman
School Transportation Administrator
601-359-3486
jtillman@mdek12.org
School district directory
The full school district pupil transportation directory lists the transportation contact for every district in the state.
Laws & the handbook
- Mississippi Pupil Transportation Laws
The full text of Title 37 governing pupil transportation in Mississippi. - MDE Office of Pupil Transportation
MDE's own hub for regulations, forms, and updates beyond what's listed here.
Driver certification & training
- Mississippi School Bus Driver Portal
Where drivers complete state certification and training records. - School Bus Endorsement Theory Training Certificate
Required for the CDL school bus endorsement. - Self-Certification Form
- Mississippi CDL Manual
Reference for the state's commercial driver's license exam.
Buying a bus — state contract pricing & approved vendors
- 2026–2027 School Bus Prices and Approved Companies
Current fiscal year state contract pricing and the list of approved manufacturers. - New School Bus Purchase Form (MDE-1)
- Used School Bus Purchase Form (MDE-2)
- Purchase From Another District (MDE-5)
Safety
- Prohibition of 12 and 15 Passenger Vans
Why these vehicles can't be used for pupil transportation. - FMCSA Clearinghouse Registration Guide
Required drug & alcohol clearinghouse registration for CDL holders. - MDE Driver Education
- MDE School Bus Safety
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