Mississippi HB1565 requires driving experience for driver's license issuance starting July 1, 2026.
Mississippi HB1565 amends the Mississippi Code to require driving experience as a prerequisite for issuing a driver's license starting July 1, 2026. The Department of Public Safety will establish a Driver Education and Training Program available to home school students and adults. Upon completion, participants receive a Certificate of Completion. The bill also sets criteria for learner's permits and driver's licenses, including age requirements and conditions for hardship exceptions.
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