MI SB0853

Fingerprint-based criminal history checks for driver education providers and instructors must be performed by the Michigan State Police and Federal Bureau of Investigation, with results provided to the Secretary of State within 45 days of a proper request.

Secretary of State shall automatically deny applications and revoke certificates for any applicant, instructor, provider, or their designated representative/coordinator convicted of specific crimes including criminal sexual conduct, felony assault, child abuse, controlled substance felonies, or fraud-related felonies.

Denials or revocations under criminal conviction criteria shall continue for a minimum of 10 years from the date of conviction.

An automated fingerprint identification system database shall be established to store submitted fingerprints and provide automatic notification to the State Police when subsequent arrest fingerprints match previously submitted sets, triggering review for disqualifying convictions.

Driver education providers must use the Secretary of State's prescribed model curriculum or an approved alternative curriculum, with students required to receive a minimum of 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel experience combined.