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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
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)
Official Document
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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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