MN SF28

Implements a $10 fee for third and subsequent knowledge tests after failing two consecutive tests, and a $20 fee for third and subsequent skills or road tests after failing two consecutive tests, effective July 1, 2020.

Establishes a $20 fee for individuals who fail to appear for a scheduled skills or road test or cancel within 24 hours of the appointment.

Prohibits the commissioner from scheduling or reserving recurring time slots with driver education programs for administering skills or road tests to Class D or commercial driver's license applicants.

Requires the commissioner to implement online knowledge testing through driver education programs at no charge to the programs, with programs allowed to charge students a maximum of $10 for administering the test.

Mandates reports to legislative committees by January 1, 2021 on road test backlogs and by January 1, 2022 on online knowledge testing implementation, including recommendations for third-party testing authorization and legislative changes.

Appropriates $450,000 for implementing online knowledge testing and increases annual maintenance funding by $55,000 for fiscal years 2022 and 2023.