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This bill aims to improve accessibility and fairness in the motor vehicle operator licensing process by introducing two key provisions. First, it requires the Department of Motor Vehicles to provide reasonable accommodations for driving test applicants with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or documentation of a mental or learning disability. These accommodations may include extended testing time, alternative test formats like oral administration, and allowing support personnel such as parents or guardians during the test. Second, the bill reduces the retest suspension period for applicants who fail the driving portion of the license examination three or more times from one year to three months. Applicants can also potentially retake the test earlier by completing a certified driver improvement or remedial instruction program. The bill specifically exempts applicants with documented mental or learning disabilities who are 21 or older from mandatory driver improvement programs. These changes are designed to create a more inclusive and supportive testing environment for individuals with disabilities while maintaining road safety standards. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage and is expected to have minimal fiscal impact, with some administrative costs for the Department of Safety to implement the new procedures.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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