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MO SB845
Bill
Status
2/10/2014
Primary Sponsor
Maria Chappelle-Nadal
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AI Summary
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Creates a dedicated "Driver Education and Training Fund" in the state treasury funded by a $1 fee collected on all driver's licenses issued under specified sections.
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Distributes fund money to school districts on an average daily attendance basis to pay for driver education and training courses.
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Requires all public and private high schools (except privately operated trade schools) to offer automobile driver education courses starting in the 2014-15 school year.
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Driver education programs must include at least 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training using a segmented module approach.
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Exempts foreign exchange students sponsored by nationally recognized organizations from the driver education requirement.
Legislative Description
Requires regular courses of driver education and training be offered at all high schools with funding provided through additional fees for driver's licenses
Last Action
Second Read and Referred S Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
2/27/2014