(a) (1) In order to expand driver education throughout the public schools of this state and to promote safety on the highways, the department of education is directed to promote and expand driver education and training courses throughout the public schools of this state.(2) The department of education, in collaboration with the department of safety, shall develop guidelines for LEAs and public charter schools providing a driver education and training course that includes:(A) Safety tips for safe driving and sharing the road;(B) Using the driver license manual developed by the department of safety for instructional purposes; and(C) The dangers of driving under the influence and distracted driving.
(1) In order to expand driver education throughout the public schools of this state and to promote safety on the highways, the department of education is directed to promote and expand driver education and training courses throughout the public schools of this state.
(2) The department of education, in collaboration with the department of safety, shall develop guidelines for LEAs and public charter schools providing a driver education and training course that includes:(A) Safety tips for safe driving and sharing the road;(B) Using the driver license manual developed by the department of safety for instructional purposes; and(C) The dangers of driving under the influence and distracted driving.
(A) Safety tips for safe driving and sharing the road;
(B) Using the driver license manual developed by the department of safety for instructional purposes; and
(C) The dangers of driving under the influence and distracted driving.
(b) To the amount apportioned to the department to promote and expand driver education throughout the public schools of this state and promote safety on the highways, pursuant to §§ 67-4-602 — 67-4-606, shall be added the annual appropriation of state funds for the driver education program. The funds appropriated to the department may be used for matching any federal funds that may become available for driver education under the Highway Safety Act of 1966, P.L. 89-564 (23 U.S.C. § 401 et seq.).