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DE HB184

Bill

Status

Passed

10/20/2015

Primary Sponsor

Debra Heffernan

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Origin

House of Representatives

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends driver's license eligibility to persons receiving special education services under an active Individualized Education Program (IEP) up to age 22, matching provisions previously available only to ages 16-18.

  • Allows IEP recipients to obtain a Level 1 Learner's Permit between ages 16-22 and a Class D operator's license between ages 17-22 under the same sponsor requirements as other minors.

  • Permits IEP recipients to obtain a Driver Education Learner's Permit before age 22 and to waive certain testing requirements to obtain a Class D license if they meet §2710(d) qualifications.

  • Requires driver education teachers to administer written and road skill examinations to IEP-enrolled students until age 22, with successful completion resulting in a High School Driver Education Certificate valid for 6 months.

  • Takes effect 180 days after enactment.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Driver's Licenses.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

10/20/2015

Committee Referrals

Highways & Transportation6/18/2015
Public Safety & Homeland Security6/16/2015

Full Bill Text

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