This bill amends Section 49-307 of the Idaho Code, which pertains to motor vehicle driver's licenses, specifically focusing on the provisions for parent-student on-road driver's training. The bill introduces a new structure for the parent-student on-road driver's training program, allowing eligible students to receive in-car observation and behind-the-wheel instruction from a qualifying parent or legal guardian, provided they live in a rural school district or a district that does not offer a driver's training course. Additionally, it mandates that students must complete 30 hours of classroom instruction through an approved online course before participating in the driving components of the training.

The bill also revises the fee structure for class D driver's training courses, reducing the fee for students participating in parent-student on-road training from $15 to $10. It includes technical corrections and clarifications regarding the responsibilities of parents or guardians in overseeing the training process, such as maintaining a driving log and ensuring compliance with the Idaho driver's education curriculum. Furthermore, it establishes that a student must meet specific requirements before applying for a class D driver's license, including a minimum age and a period of supervised driving. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective on July 1, 2025.

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Bill Text: 49-307