Education, Dept. of - As enacted, requires the department to collaborate with the department of safety to develop guidelines for LEAs and public charter schools providing a driver education and training course that include certain criteria. - Amends TCA Title 49 and Title 55.

SB 2535 requires Tennessee's Department of Education to work with the Department of Safety to create guidelines for public schools and charter schools offering driver education courses. These guidelines must include safety driving tips, use of the Department of Safety's driver license manual for instruction, and lessons on the dangers of driving under the influence and distracted driving. The bill directly affects all local education agencies (LEAs) and public charter schools providing driver education. It mandates these specific content requirements to standardize safety education, effective July 1, 2026. The bill does not provide funding or change existing course requirements but sets new instructional standards.