Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to provide flexibility in how students can fulfill their driver's education requirements in the state of Minnesota. It allows for a combination of different instructional methods to enhance accessibility and convenience for learners.

Main Provisions

• Flexible Instruction Methods: Students can combine online classes, teleconference sessions, and traditional in-person classes to complete their driver's education.
• Consistency Across Formats: The curriculum for classroom instruction must be identical, whether delivered online, via teleconference, or in-person.
• Provider Requirements: Only licensed or authorized driver's education providers can offer this mixed instruction format. These providers must be approved by the commissioner and meet state chapter and rule requirements.

Significant Changes

The bill introduces flexibility in how driver's education can be completed by allowing a blend of instructional methods, which was not explicitly permitted before. Previously, students typically had to choose a single mode of instruction.

Relevant Terms

• Online Drivers Education
• Teleconference Instruction
• Classroom Instruction
• Drivers Education Provider
• Minnesota Statutes Chapter 171
• Commissioner Authorization
• Minnesota Rules Chapter 7411