Section 171.395 - TELECONFERENCE DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAMSubdivision 1.Authorization.A licensed or approved driver education program that provides both classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction may offer teleconference driver education as provided in this section. For purposes of this section, the driver education program must offer both classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction.
Subd. 2.Curriculum and instruction requirements.(a) A teleconference driver education program must:(1) meet the requirements as provided in section 171.0701, subdivision 1, and Minnesota Rules, chapter 7411, or successor rules;(2) use teleconferencing, or another similar method, that provides live synchronous distance learning and ensures that student questions and comments can be addressed in real time;(3) link all locations together with picture and sound;(4) use classroom instruction curriculum identical to the curriculum used by the driver education program in an in-person setting;(5) offer teleconference instruction to any student enrolled in the approved driver education program; and(6) provide teleconference interactive supplemental parent curriculum consistent with section 171.0701, subdivision 1a.(b) A student may receive teleconference instruction only if the driver education instructor verifies the student can interact with the instructor in real time with picture and sound.Amended by 2024 Minn. Laws, ch. 104,s 1-77, eff. 8/1/2024.Added by 2023 Minn. Laws, ch. 68,s 4-62, eff. 7/1/2023.