S.2419

Permits continuation of instructor-led virtual instruction for drivers’ education for two-year period. Board of education required to provide report comparing test scores of virtual versus in-person instruction to house speaker and senate president.

Introduced·1/30/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2419 allows virtual driver's education until July 1, 2028, and mandates a report comparing virtual and in-person instruction test.

Rhode Island S2419 extends the use of instructor-led virtual instruction for driver's education until July 1, 2028. The bill also requires the Board of Education to submit a report comparing the test scores of students who took the course virtually versus those who took it in person to the House Speaker and Senate President by September 1, 2028. The virtual instruction option is seen as beneficial for students with physical, emotional, or other learning challenges, and it promotes greater accessibility and equity in education.

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Where it stands

Current
Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs: Be held for further study

5 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Absent

DRDD

Calendar

Apr 15

12:00 AM

Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Hearing

History

Apr 15

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 10

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2026)

Jan 30

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs