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MA S2345

MA S2345
Establishing a virtual classroom option for driver's education


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Introduced
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

194th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a virtual classroom option for driver's education. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill modifies existing Massachusetts law to allow virtual and self-paced online courses to count towards driver's education requirements. Specifically, the bill amends two sections of Chapter 90 of the Massachusetts General Laws to explicitly include virtual and self-paced online courses as acceptable methods for fulfilling the mandatory 30-hour driver's education classroom instruction. By adding language that recognizes online and self-directed learning options, the bill provides more flexibility for individuals seeking to complete driver's education, potentially making the process more convenient and accessible for students who may have scheduling constraints or prefer digital learning formats. The proposed changes are relatively simple but significant, as they update existing regulations to reflect modern educational technologies and learning preferences in driver training.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Reporting date extended to Tuesday March 31, 2026 (on 02/19/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2345
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2345.pdf
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