1. Notwithstanding any provisions of section 302.272, any individual who operates a school bus as that term is defined in 49 C.F.R. part 383, Section 383.5, shall meet the requirements for and be issued a school bus endorsement as required by the Secretary pursuant to 49 CFR, Part 383, Section 383.123.

2. The director is authorized to promulgate any rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. Any rule or portion of a rule, as that term is defined in section 536.010, that is created under the authority delegated in this section shall become effective only if it complies with and is subject to all of the provisions of chapter 536 and, if applicable, section 536.028. This section and chapter 536 are nonseverable and if any of the powers vested with the general assembly pursuant to chapter 536 to review, to delay the effective date, or to disapprove and annul a rule are subsequently held unconstitutional, then the grant of rulemaking authority and any rule proposed or adopted after August 28, 2004, shall be invalid and void.