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Subcommittee moves HB 1352 to strengthen driver-education emphasis on reckless driving
Summary
HB 1352 would direct the Department of Education to review and update driver-education curriculum and administrative guidance by the 2026–27 school year to emphasize dangers of reckless driving, including teen speeding; sponsor cited local tragedies and sought partnerships with law enforcement and survivor testimony in curricula.
The patron described HB 1352 as a response to local tragedies in which teenagers died after high-speed crashes. The bill directs the Virginia Department of Education to review and update driver-education curriculum and administrative guidance no later than the start of the 2026–27 school year, with a focus on reckless driving risks, behind-the-wheel training, classroom components and parent-student materials. The bill also encourages including interviews with individuals who have lost family members and partnerships with local law enforcement to give students real-world examples of the dangers of excessive speeds.
Committee members asked if anyone intended to testify in opposition; no opponent came forward. After brief discussion the subcommittee moved and seconded to recommend reporting HB 1352.
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