Driver education; require students to participate in training program.

HB 1591 requires all Mississippi public high school students in grades 9-12 to complete a driver education program offered by their school district starting with the 2028-2029 school year. School districts must maintain these programs beginning in 2026-2027, and upon successful completion, students receive a Certificate of Completion issued by the school and sent to the State Department of Education. The bill directly affects all students enrolled in day secondary schools within districts that already maintain driver education programs. It mandates participation as a graduation requirement, replacing previous voluntary options for these students. The policy change is effective July 1, 2026.