Relates to driver education

This bill expands the list of approved driver education providers in New York by adding specific courses offered at licensed driving schools. It allows minors seventeen years of age to obtain a driver's license after completing these new courses, which must include both classroom instruction and supervised behind-the-wheel training. The legislation also clarifies that students enrolled in these programs may operate a vehicle under an instructor's supervision without holding a separate learner's permit. Additionally, it permits school districts to contract with licensed driving schools to handle the practical driving training portion of the curriculum.