House Bill 438: Learner’s Permits Withheld in Truancy Situations

Sponsor:
Delegate J.H. Miller

Summary:
Prohibits issuance of learner’s permits to minors when the records of the school they attend show they have had more than five unexcused absences from school in the six months immediately preceding their application.

Status:

1/4/2008		(House) Referred to Committee on Transportation
1/14/2008		(House) Assigned Transportation sub: 3

This bill will be continued to the 2009 session in the Transportation Committee.

HSLDA's Position:
Oppose!

Action Requested:
None at this time.

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