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FL H0889

FL H0889
Driver License Education Requirements


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Introduced
02/21/2025
In Committee
03/02/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/16/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act relating to driver license education requirements; amending s. 322.095, F.S.; specifying the age at which an applicant for a driver license must complete a traffic law and substance abuse education course; amending s. 322.1615, F.S.; requiring an applicant for a learner's driver license to complete a certain driver education course approved by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles; providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill modifies Florida's driver license education requirements by specifying that applicants who are 18 years of age or older must complete a traffic law and substance abuse education course, with exceptions for those previously licensed in another jurisdiction or who have already completed a Department of Education driver education course. Additionally, the bill updates requirements for obtaining a learner's driver license by mandating that applicants must satisfactorily complete a driver education course approved by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, which meets or exceeds the Department of Education's Driver Education/Traffic Safety-Classroom course standards. The changes aim to standardize and improve driver education by ensuring that new drivers receive comprehensive training about traffic laws and safe driving practices. These modifications will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving the state time to implement the new requirements and inform potential driver license applicants about the updated education standards.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 994 (Ch. 2025-104) (on 04/29/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/889
Analysis - Government Operations Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/889/Analyses/h0889z1.GOS.PDF
Analysis - Government Operations Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/889/Analyses/h0889z.GOS.PDF
Analysis - State Affairs Committee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/889/Analyses/h0889c.SAC.PDF
Analysis - State Affairs Committee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/889/Analyses/h0889b.SAC.PDF
Analysis - Government Operations Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/889/Analyses/h0889a.GOS.PDF
Analysis - Government Operations Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/889/Analyses/h0889.GOS.PDF
BillText https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/889/BillText/Filed/PDF
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