HB0018S01 | Driver Education Amendments

Description
General Description: 

This bill amends provisions related to driver education requirements and driver licenses.

Highlighted Provisions: 

This bill:
          ▸     extends the term of a learner permit from one year to 18 months;
          ▸     changes identifying information required on a driver license application to include "sex" instead of "gender";
          ▸     removes certain references to a "school district" and replaces that term with "local education agency" to ensure that Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind receive funding and resources for driver education;
          ▸     prohibits rules requiring driver education observation hours; and
          ▸     makes technical changes.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0018S01
Year: 
2021
Status: 
Governor Signed
Last Action: 
Mar 17, 2021
Sponsor
Representative
Melissa G. Ballard
Republican - District 20
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support

We are having the PTSA students follow this bill as part of the virtual Student Days at the Capitol.

We are supportive of the additional 6 months for the learner's permit, and of the change in observation hours due to COVID restrictions.

Utah PTA Resolution: 
STU 1995-1 | Student Involvement Through PTA/PTSA
Impact on Children: 

This bill would directly impact high school students learning to drive. We want them to get involved with bills that they can use to help them learn to advocate for themselves.

Commission: 
Student Leadership
Day at the Capitol
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions: 

National PTA Resolution on Teen Driving Safety

Utah PTA Legislative Priorities: 

#6 - Civic Engagement & character development

Having the students follow this bill will help the students develop skills in these areas.