An Act supporting junior operators

This bill creates the Junior Operator’s License Fund, managed by the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles, to provide financial assistance for driver education courses. It directly helps individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds - defined as those qualifying for programs like free school lunches, MassHealth, or food assistance - who need a junior operator’s license. Key provisions include reducing the required course completion time from 6 months to 90 days, requiring course providers to give written notices about timelines, and mandating refunds if permits expire due to provider delays. The fund will also track enrollment data and permit expirations to improve program oversight.