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VA SB309

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Stella Pekarsky

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires Virginia driver education programs to include instruction on voluntary initiatives available to drivers diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder

  • Covers three specific autism-related programs: the driver communication improvement program, driver's license indicator option, and vehicle registration indicator option

  • Adds autism spectrum disorder initiatives to the mandatory 90-minute parent/student driver education component curriculum

  • Directs the Board of Education to include information on voluntary autism driver initiatives in instructional materials distributed to school divisions

  • Amends § 22.1-205 of the Code of Virginia governing standardized driver education programs in public schools

Legislative Description

Driver education programs; voluntary initiatives for drivers with autism spectrum disorder.

Last Action

Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation: Department of Motor Vehicles2/20/2026
Transportation2/6/2026
Education: Public Education1/22/2026
Education and Health1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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