This bill amends Florida Statutes regarding driver license education requirements. Specifically, it stipulates that applicants for a driver license who are 18 years of age or older must complete a traffic law and substance abuse education course, unless they have been licensed in another jurisdiction or have completed a Department of Education driver education course. Additionally, the bill modifies the requirements for obtaining a learner's driver license by mandating that applicants who are at least 15 years old must satisfactorily complete a driver education course approved by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, which meets or exceeds specific educational standards.

The bill also removes the previous requirement for learners to complete the traffic law and substance abuse education course as part of their application process. The changes aim to enhance the educational foundation for new drivers while ensuring that the courses meet current educational standards. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 994 Filed: 322.095, 322.1615