A bill for an act relating to the maximum driving distance for persons issued a special minor’s restricted driver’s license who participate in open enrollment.

HF 896 increases the maximum driving distance for minors with special restricted licenses who participate in open enrollment. Specifically, it raises the limit from 25 miles to 40 miles between a student’s home and school for these students. This change applies only to minors enrolled in open enrollment programs under section 282.18 of Iowa law. Current law already allows unlimited distance for students attending public school within their district, but this bill extends the 40-mile limit to open enrollment participants. The bill does not alter other restrictions or penalties for violating driving limits.