Changes certain driver testing and education requirements for persons with disabilities.
What changed between versions
The specific language including 'persons diagnosed with an anxiety disorder and persons diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder' in the definition of 'person with a disability' is struck from four separate sections (C.39:3-10, C.39:3-13, C.39:3-13.1, and C.39:3-13.2), narrowing who qualifies for disability accommodations under the bill.
In C.39:3-13.1, the provision stating that 'a person with a disability shall be permitted to complete the required course of behind-the-wheel automobile driving education with a parent or guardian who holds a valid New Jersey driver's license' is struck.
Entire Section 5 of the bill, which amended C.39:3-13.2a to create special learner's permit provisions for persons with disabilities (including decal requirements, suspension rules, and remedial training), is deleted in its entirety.
Entire Section 6 of the bill, which amended C.39:3-13.4 regarding probationary licenses, is deleted, removing all proposed changes to probationary license requirements.
In C.39:3-13.2, a parent or guardian of a person with a disability is removed from the list of authorized supervisors under whose control the student may drive. Instead, a new sentence provides that such a parent or guardian 'shall be allowed to be present in the motor vehicle' during an approved behind-the-wheel course - reducing their role from active supervisor to passive passenger.
The term 'Individual Tax Identification Number' is corrected to 'Individual Taxpayer Identification Number' in two sections (C.39:3-10 section w and C.39:3-13.1 section b), aligning with the proper federal terminology for ITINs.
In C.39:3-10 section p, the phrase 'in its discretion' is removed from 'The commission in its discretion may refuse to grant a permit or license,' though the word 'may' still conveys discretionary authority.