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FL S0994

Bill

Status

Passed

6/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jay Collins

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Restricts the existing traffic law and substance abuse education course requirement to driver license applicants who are 18 years of age or older
  • Requires applicants for a learner's driver license (minimum age 15) to complete a driver education course approved by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, replacing the previous traffic law and substance abuse education course requirement
  • The approved driver education course must meet or exceed the Department of Education's Driver Education/Traffic Safety-Classroom 1900300 course version description
  • Exemptions from the traffic law and substance abuse course remain for applicants previously licensed in another jurisdiction or those who completed a Department of Education driver education course under s. 1003.48
  • Effective date is July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Driver License Education Requirements

Last Action

Chapter No. 2025-104

6/2/2025

Committee Referrals

Fiscal Policy3/24/2025
Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development3/12/2025

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