relative to establishing an alternative driver education program.

SB 39 establishes an alternative driver education program for New Hampshire teens under 18 seeking a license. Instead of traditional classroom and driving school, participants must complete 40 hours of supervised driving (including 10 hours at night), pass a vision and knowledge test, and finish a state-approved driver training program. The commissioner of safety will develop rules for this program, which takes effect January 1, 2026. This option provides a new pathway to license eligibility for young drivers, directly affecting those choosing this alternative over standard requirements.