An Act relative to online driver education

SD 1498 allows the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) to approve virtual instructor-led driver education programs offered by state-licensed driving schools. This bill directly affects licensed driving schools seeking to provide online driver education courses. To qualify, schools must own/lease physical offices in Massachusetts, operate continuously for at least three years, and maintain good standing with the RMV. The bill does not change requirements for students taking driver education but establishes specific conditions for schools offering virtual instruction.