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S 259 Vermont Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An act relating to online driver education

Vermont's S.259 allows the classroom portion of driver education to be completed through approved online courses. It directly affects Vermont students aged 15+ enrolled in public or independent high schools. The bill requires online courses to meet specific standards: using rotating exams, verifying student identity, tracking study time, ensuring data security, and providing technical support. Courses must align with the state's Novice Teen Driver Education standards and will be approved by the Agency of Education and DMV. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllows online driver education with quality standards, expanding access to required curriculum component for high school students (ages 15+) in Vermont.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates data security standards for online courses, directly protecting data privacy and enhancing cybersecurity in digital education platforms.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill modernizes driver education delivery while maintaining safety standards (rotating exams, identity verification), directly supporting transportation safety through regulated online instruction for novice drivers.92% confidence
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Last action Jan 15, 2026
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Jan 15, 2026
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Wendy Harrison
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Windham