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Para añadir un nuevo subinciso 69 al inciso (b) del Artículo 2.04 de la Ley 85-2018, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley de Reforma Educativa de Puerto Rico”, a los fines de disponer para que el Secretario del Departamento de Educación establezca en el currículo del nivel superior, un curso compulsorio de educación vial de un semestre como requisito de graduación de dicho nivel; derogar la Ley 209 de 25 de agosto de 2000, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley para Establecer en el Currículo de las Escuelas Superiores Públicas un Curso Compulsorio de Seguridad en el Tránsito”; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico would require a one-semester compulsory road-education course for all higher education students to graduate.

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Bill Summary · PC 1224

Summary of Bill PC 1224 (Session 2025-2028, Puerto Rico)

Overview

Bill PC 1224 proposes changes to Puerto Rico’s educational law framework by adding a new sub inciso 69 to subsection (b) of Article 2.04 of Law 85-2018, as amended (the “Ley de Reforma Educativa de Puerto Rico”). The core aim is to require a compulsory course on road education at the higher education level as a graduation requirement. The bill also contemplates repealing Law 209 of August 25, 2000, as amended (the “Ley para Establecer en el Currículo de las Escuelas Superiores Públicas un Curso Compulsorio de Seguridad en el Tránsito”). The measures would apply to the higher education system and related policy interests.

  • Action history: Radicado on 2026-04-17 (introduced and recorded in the legislative process).

Purpose and Intent

  • Primary goal: Establish a compulsory road safety/education course at the higher education level (colleges/universities) as a graduation requirement.
  • Policy alignment: Aligns with broader road safety and traffic awareness objectives by integrating formal education on transit safety into higher education curricula.
  • Deregulatory/clarifying step: By proposing the repeal of Law 209-2000, the bill aims to consolidate or remove a prior statutory framework for a compulsory school-level traffic safety course, potentially shifting the focus from K-12 to higher education within the regulatory structure.

Key Provisions

  1. New curricular requirement (Higher Education)

    • Adds a new sub inciso 69 al inciso (b) del Artículo 2.04 of Law 85-2018 (as amended).
    • Mandates that the Secretary of Education establish in the higher education curriculum a compulsory road-education course of one semester as a graduation prerequisite.
    • The wording indicates the responsible authority is the Secretary of the Department of Education (Departamento de Educación).

  2. Abolition/Repeal of a prior law

    • Repeals Law 209, dated August 25, 2000 (as amended), which previously established a compulsory traffic-safety course in the public high school curriculum.
    • Effectively removes the K-12 traffic-safety course framework and shifts the emphasis to higher education.

  3. Related provisions

    • The bill includes other related purposes and references to implementation details, likely touching on curriculum standards, evaluation, and administrative timelines, though specific implementation dates and mechanisms are not provided in the summary available.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Higher education institutions (colleges and universities) in Puerto Rico: Will be subject to the new graduation requirement for students, pending adherence to the Secretary of Education’s established curriculum.
  • Students in higher education: Must complete the compulsory road-education course to graduate.
  • Secretary of Education / Departamento de Educación: Responsible for creating and approving the course content, duration (one semester), and integration into degree requirements.
  • Public high schools and K-12 system: Indirectly affected by the repealing of Law 209-2000; the K-12 traffic-safety course would no longer be mandated by this statute, potentially requiring policy adjustments at the school level if other authorities or programs fill the gap.
  • Policy and safety stakeholders: Road safety educators, traffic safety advocates, and curriculum developers may participate in the design and delivery of the higher-education course.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • Legislative status: Bill PC 1224 has been radicated (introduced) as of 2026-04-17.
  • Potential timelines (not specified in text): Enactment would require passage by both legislative chambers and gubernatorial approval, followed by rulemaking, curriculum development, and phased implementation. The exact dates for course adoption, pilot programs, or transition from Law 209-2000 are not provided in the available summary.

Notes for Stakeholders

  • Clarify the specific content, learning outcomes, assessment methods, and accreditation standards for the higher education road-education course.
  • Determine transition plans for students currently enrolled and for institutions already aligned with Law 209-2000 frameworks.
  • Monitor potential implications for equivalency, transfer credits, and implementation timelines across Puerto Rico’s higher education landscape.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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