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MO SB1567
Bill
Status
1/15/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jamie Burger
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AI Summary
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Creates the "Missouri Integrated Safe Driving Program" allowing public school districts and charter schools to adopt driver education plans starting in the 2027-28 school year for students in grades 9-12
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Requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to receive and review sample lessons from statewide professional organizations and make them available to schools
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Mandates curriculum coverage of Missouri's graduated driver license requirements, distracted driving, proper traffic stop procedures and law enforcement interactions, and data on risky driving behaviors
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Prohibits requiring students to physically operate a motor vehicle as part of the program instruction
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Permits districts to continue offering separate elective driver education courses and authorizes the State Board of Education to promulgate administrative rules
Legislative Description
Establishes the "Missouri Integrated Safe Driving Program" to provide standardized driver education instruction and training for pupils in grades 9-12
Last Action
Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
2/5/2026