SF2028 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Students permission to attend a combination of online, teleconference, and in-person driver's education instruction under certain circumstances

Related bill: HF2093

AI Generated Summary

This bill, S.F. No. 2028, proposes changes to Minnesota's driver education requirements by allowing students to receive a combination of online, teleconference, and in-person instruction under certain conditions. Specifically, students may participate in mixed instruction formats as long as:

  1. A single licensed or authorized driver education provider delivers the instruction.
  2. The curriculum remains identical across online, teleconference, and in-person settings.
  3. The driver's education provider is approved by the commissioner to offer at least two classroom instruction methods in compliance with state regulations (Minnesota Statutes Chapter 171 and Minnesota Rules Chapter 7411).

In essence, this bill introduces flexibility in driver education by integrating virtual learning options alongside traditional classroom instruction.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 26, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 26, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 26, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toTransportation
February 26, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toTransportation