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Committee advances pilot to help youth obtain driver’s licenses, debates eligibility and oversight
Summary
Senate File 2197 would fund pilot programs to remove cost and administrative barriers for opportunity youth to obtain driver’s licenses. Testimony and committee discussion focused on eligibility (homelessness definitions), auditing and verification, allowable uses of aid (fines, fees, vehicle access) and age limits. Committee adopted an author
Senate File 2197, a bill to create a pilot program providing financial and logistical assistance for driver’s education targeted at opportunity youth, advanced through the Minnesota Senate Transportation Committee on Monday with a voice vote on the author’s amendment. Committee members engaged in extended questioning about eligibility, verification, allowable uses of funds and program administration.
Senator Johnson Stewart offered the bill and its A2 author’s amendment; the committee approved the amendment by voice vote. Johnson Stewart said the program—branded in testimony as “Drive to Thrive”—aims to remove barriers that prevent young people who are homeless, involved in juvenile justice, or enrolled in Minnesota Family Investment Program benefits from obtaining a driver’s license. “This bill would create a pilot program that would remove the financial,…
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