This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 171.13, by adding a new subdivision that mandates the incorporation of plain language standards for the written portion of the driver's knowledge examination and the driver's manual. The commissioner of public safety is required to implement these standards by February 1, 2025, ensuring that the examination is a fair assessment of traffic and driving laws. The bill outlines specific grammatical and structural requirements for the written examination, such as using direct address, active voice, and simple sentence structures, while also establishing a committee to oversee the revisions.

Additionally, the bill requires the commissioner to submit a report by February 1, 2026, detailing the implementation of these plain language standards, including an analysis of the new examination compared to offerings in other languages, potential staffing issues, expenditures, and feedback from various stakeholders. An appropriation of $212,000 is allocated for fiscal year 2025 to cover the costs associated with rewriting the driver's manual and examination, as well as the report. This funding is intended to facilitate the transition to plain language requirements and ensure accessibility for all test-takers.

Statutes affected:
1st Engrossment: 171.13
2nd Engrossment: 171.13
3rd Engrossment: 171.13