Rhode Island H7498 allows driver education schools to offer training in a classroom or virtual format for two years.

Rhode Island H7498 amends the driver education course requirement to allow schools to offer the curriculum in a classroom setting or an instructor-led virtual format. This change is effective for two years from October 1, 2026, to October 1, 2028. After this period, the state board of education must report on the test results comparing the virtual instruction format to the in-person classroom instruction format. The bill takes effect upon passage.

Rhode Island H7498 allows driver education schools to offer training in a classroom or virtual format for two years.

Rhode Island H7498 amends the driver education course requirement to allow schools to offer the curriculum in a classroom setting or an instructor-led virtual format. This change is effective for two years from October 1, 2026, to October 1, 2028. After this period, the state board of education must report on the test results comparing the virtual instruction format to the in-person classroom instruction format. The bill takes effect upon passage.