H7498

Authorizes driver education schools to offer the driver training curriculum in a classroom setting or an instructor-led virtual format.

Introduced·2/4/26
Introduced Text

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.

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Where it stands

Current
State Government & Elections Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Feb 10

12:00 AM

House State Government & Elections Hearing

History

Feb 10

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Feb 6

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/10/2026)

Feb 4

House

Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections