The bill amends Section 31-10-19 of the General Laws regarding driver education and traffic safety education in Rhode Island. It establishes that a tuition or enrollment fee shall be required to be paid by an eligible applicant, except for individuals receiving foster caregiving in foster and adoptive homes as defined in 42-72.1-2, who will be exempt from this fee upon a request and payment from the Department of Children, Youth, and Families.

The bill does not mandate specific classroom hours or curriculum changes, such as those related to alcohol, drugs, or marijuana-impaired driving, as previously suggested. Instead, it focuses on the fee exemption for eligible individuals in foster care. The act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
8603: 31-10-19
8603  SUB A: 31-10-19