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This bill introduces comprehensive changes to driver's license road skills examination appointments and establishes a framework for third-party testing programs in Minnesota. Specifically, the bill requires the Minnesota Department of Public Safety to improve its website and appointment system for driver's license road tests, mandating that appointments must be available at least three months in advance, released at specific times of day, and viewable without requiring personal account information. Additionally, the bill creates a detailed regulatory structure for third-party testing programs that will be authorized to administer road tests for Class D driver's licenses, including extensive requirements for program applications, tester qualifications, record-keeping, auditing, and potential suspension or cancellation of testing privileges. The third-party testing programs must meet strict standards, such as maintaining detailed records, allowing state inspections, and ensuring testers are qualified professional drivers who are not related to test-takers. The provisions are set to take effect on August 1, 2025, and the commissioner is required to implement these changes using existing resources without hiring additional staff.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1394&ssn=0&y=2025