Bill > S2411

This bill amends existing Massachusetts law to allow the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) to approve online driver education courses under specific conditions. The bill permits state-licensed driving schools to offer virtual instructor-led driver education curricula, but only if the driving school meets three key requirements: (1) the school must own or lease physical offices or classrooms within Massachusetts, (2) the school must have been operating continuously in the state for at least three years, and (3) the school must be in good standing with the RMV. By establishing these criteria, the bill aims to ensure that online driver education maintains a level of quality and accountability by requiring schools to have an established local presence and proven track record before offering virtual instruction. This provision appears to be a response to increasing demand for flexible, technology-enabled driver education options while maintaining regulatory oversight to protect students and ensure educational standards.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2411