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Introduced
02/21/2025
02/21/2025
In Committee
03/02/2025
03/02/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/16/2025
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)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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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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