MOTOR VEHICLES: Provides for regulation of prices for driving courses by the Department of Public Safety. (8/1/26)

SB 309 requires Louisiana's Department of Public Safety to establish rules governing pricing for prelicensing driving courses. It directly affects licensed driving schools (Class D/E providers) and adult students (18+) who take these courses instead of standard driver education. The bill mandates the department create rules covering course fees, classroom size, and facilities, without setting specific price points. These rules will be developed through administrative processes and reviewed by transportation committees. The legislation standardizes pricing oversight for this specific type of driver training.