relative to parent-taught driver education as an alternative to traditional driver education programs.

HB 1452 allows parents, guardians, or responsible adults to provide driver education equivalent to traditional programs for youth applicants under 18 seeking a youth operator license. The bill amends state law to let the commissioner waive the standard driver education course requirement if a parent/guardian (or adult) with a valid NH license provides classroom and behind-the-wheel training meeting approved standards. It directly affects minors under 18 applying for their first driver's license, offering a family-based alternative to formal courses. The policy change requires the Department of Safety to establish review protocols for these waivers but does not create new funding or positions.