MI SB1029

Allows parents and guardians to provide driver education instruction to their own children or wards under a new approval process administered by the Department of State, with the same educational requirements as licensed driver training schools except classroom and vehicle equipment standards are waived and instructor licensure is not required.

Permits students receiving driver education instruction approved under the new section 310f to operate motor vehicles without a license while under direct supervision of the program instructor, and authorizes temporary driver education certificates after completing 10 hours of classroom and 2 hours of behind-the-wheel training.

Establishes a motorcycle temporary instruction permit valid for 180 days for persons 16-17 years old enrolled in approved motorcycle safety courses or persons 18+ holding valid operator's/chauffeur's licenses, with restrictions on night operation, passengers, and a limit of 2 permits per 10-year period.

Creates a temporary instruction permit for commercial vehicle drivers (requiring vehicle group designations) valid 180 days, allowing operation only when accompanied by a licensed adult with proper endorsements, or by an instructor if enrolled in an approved training program.

Maintains existing graduated licensing provisions for minors while incorporating the new parent-provided instruction option as equivalent to traditional driver education courses for license eligibility purposes.