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MS HB511

Bill

Status

Passed

3/15/2010

Primary Sponsor

Shaun Walley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows the Department of Public Safety to accept certification of successful completion from a secondary school driver education program in lieu of administering written and skill tests for obtaining a driver's license.

  • Driver education programs must meet standards established by the Department of Public Safety to qualify for this certification acceptance.

  • Requires the Commissioner of Public Safety and State Board of Education to jointly promulgate rules and regulations for administering this program.

  • Maintains existing testing requirements for applicants who do not complete a qualifying driver education program, including road sign comprehension, safe operation knowledge, and vehicle inspection.

  • Effective date is July 1, 2010.

Legislative Description

Driver's license examination; allow DPS to accept certification of completion of skills and knowledge in driver's ed program in lieu of.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/15/2010

Full Bill Text

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