This bill amends existing laws related to driver education in Louisiana, specifically targeting individuals aged eighteen and older. It allows for a driving skills test to be administered by a properly licensed third-party examiner as part of the driver education requirements. The bill removes the previous mandate that driving instructor training schools also be licensed as third-party testers. Additionally, it introduces the option for a parent or legal guardian to provide an electronic signature for certain credentials related to motor vehicle operation, while maintaining that the initial issuance of any license or permit must be conducted in person.

Key changes include the amendment of R.S. 32:402.1(A)(2) to specify that a "prelicensing training course" can be administered by a licensed driver education provider and includes the administration of the skills test. The bill also repeals R.S. 40:1461(G), which previously required driving schools to be licensed as third-party testers. The effective date for the new provisions regarding the administration of the road skills test is set for January 1, 2024, or earlier if the necessary rule-making and system changes are completed.

Statutes affected:
HB592 Original: 32:1(A)(1), 40:1461(F)
HB592 Engrossed: 32:1(A)(2), 40:1461(F)
HB592 Reengrossed: 32:1(A)(2), 40:1461(F), 40:1461(G)
HB592 Enrolled: 32:1(A)(2), 40:1461(F), 40:1461(G)
HB592 Act : 32:1(A)(2), 40:1461(F), 40:1461(G)