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Early Childhood Education. Graduation Information. Instructional Materials. Learning Support and Programs. Special Student Populations. Subject Areas. Financial Compliance. State Funding. Texas Permanent School Fund. Data Submission. Educator Data. House Bill passed by the 86 th Texas Legislature, amended Education Code, Chapter , relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; eliminating program surcharges; authorizing and increasing criminal fines; increasing a fee.

House Bill passed by the 86 th Texas Legislature, amended Education Code, Chapter , relating to the inclusion of information about oversize and overweight vehicles in the curriculum of driver education and driving safety courses.

Per legislation HB , the changes in driver education instructor licensing went into effect September 01, Am I required to hold a teaching certificate to become a driver education instructor? No, you are not required to obtain a teaching certificate. The new requirements to become a driver education instructor can be found under HB , Article 2, Section If you attend an Instructor Development Course IDC or are enrolled in driver training at a college or university, you will need to take and pass the exam given to you at the end of the course.

Per legislation HB , the requirement for schools offering an online course only, to have a brick and mortar school has been removed and the change is expected to go in effect summer I applied for an initial driver education school before the proposed effective date, can I waive the requirement to have a physical site.

If your application is postmarked on or before the proposed effective date, the physical site requirements will still apply to you. If your application is postmarked on or after the proposed effective date, then you are not required to have a physical site for your initial driver education school if you are offering an online course. HB requires that all driver education courses and driving safety courses include information relating to oversize and overweight vehicles by September 01, You will need to have your curriculum updated and submit a Statement of Assurance to our department no later than September 01, The steps will include the following:.

Yes, per HB , the qualifications will be updated to reflect moving violations in the last 3 years instead of points. The update includes:. When the agenda and staff reports are available, they will be posted online. The agenda and staff reports are available online. Driver Education provides the basic skills and training required by law to provide the knowledge and hands-on experience to prepare people for their written and practical tests to operate a vehicle in Texas.

Driving Safety Courses sometimes known as 'defensive driving' are geared to improve a driver's knowledge, perception and attitude about driving. The Driving Safety Course Providers are required by law to offer curriculum that meets the standards required by law in Chapter , Texas Education Code. TDLR's objective is to ensure that the schools, course providers, and instructors are qualified to develop and offer the courses and that the courses meet the required standards.

This transfer is the result of the 84th Legislature enacting House Bill into law. TDLR issues and renews licenses; issues certificates and certificate numbers; approves courses, providers, instructors and schools; accepts complaints; and responds to consumer and industry inquiries.

You may now submit complaints online regarding unlicensed activity or license violations in the Driver Education and Safety program. Driver Education and Safety. When did the changes for instructor licenses go into effect?

What exam am I required to pass to become a driver education instructor? If you hold one of those two licenses, they will be upgraded upon your next renewal. When do the changes for brick-and-mortar schools go into effect? I applied for an initial driver education school before the proposed effective date, can I waive the requirement to have a physical site If your application is postmarked on or before the proposed effective date, the physical site requirements will still apply to you.

What changes to my curriculum do I need to make because of HB ? Financial Reports. Legislative Information. Program Evaluations. School Data. School Performance. Student Data. Assessment Initiatives. Educator Evaluation and Support System. Educator Initiatives. Preparation and Continuing Education. Salary and Service Record. Learn More.

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