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MA H1840

To establish driver education and training reform


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish driver education and training reform. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a reform of driver education and training in the state. It proposes to transfer the responsibility and jurisdiction for driver education and training from the Registry of Motor Vehicles to the Department of Education. The bill also calls for financing driver education and training through a combination of parent-student tuition, fees collected by the Registry of Motor Vehicles, support from automobile manufacturers and dealers, and incentives provided by the insurance industry. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Education to assume responsibility for driver education and training in all secondary high schools throughout the state, with the legislative committees on public safety facilitating the transfer of responsibilities from the Registry of Motor Vehicles to the Department of Education.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4502 (on 05/17/2018)

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