Special education transportation requires drivers who are especially competent to give the best service and protection for your child. To assure safe drivers for the children, the West County Transportation Agency requires all school bus drivers to attend regularly scheduled safety meetings and in-service training sessions to improve their skills in transporting special education children. In addition, state law requires each driver to have a valid School Bus Driver Certificate and first aid training, to pass a physical examination, and to obtain a traffic and criminal clearance.