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HB 2213

School boards; driver education behind-the-wheel training to be offered before or after school.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jennifer Boysko and 13 co-sponsors

Virginia requires school boards to offer driver education behind-the-wheel training before or after school hours instead of during regular instructional time, effective July 2025.

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Bill Summary · HB 2213

Legislative bill overview

HB 2213 requires Virginia school boards to offer driver education behind-the-wheel training during before-school or after-school hours rather than exclusively during regular school day instructional time. The bill became effective July 1, 2025, and represents a shift in how driver education logistics are managed within school systems.

Why is this important

This change affects how tens of thousands of Virginia teenagers access driver education—a mandatory component of obtaining a driver's license in most states. By moving behind-the-wheel training outside standard school hours, the bill aims to reduce instructional time lost from academic classes while potentially increasing scheduling flexibility for students and driving instructors.

Potential points of contention

  • Resource burden on schools: Requiring before/after-school programming may necessitate additional staffing, vehicle maintenance, and insurance costs that some school districts struggle to absorb, potentially creating equity gaps between well-funded and under-resourced districts
  • Student accessibility: Early morning or evening training sessions may be difficult for students without reliable transportation, those with work schedules, or those with family caregiving responsibilities, potentially disadvantaging lower-income students
  • Academic vs. practical education balance: Disagreement over whether driver education is better positioned as an academic/school responsibility or should be shifted primarily to private driving schools and families

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

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