Minnesota § 171.397 - FLEXIBLE INSTRUCTION PERMITTED

Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 171.397 — FLEXIBLE INSTRUCTION PERMITTED, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 171.397. FLEXIBLE INSTRUCTION PERMITTED

A student may receive a combination of online driver's education instruction under section 171.396, teleconference driver's education instruction under section 171.395, and classroom instruction if:

(1) the instruction is from a single licensed or authorized driver's education provider;

(2) the curriculum content is identical between the online, teleconference, and in-person settings; and

(3) the driver's education provider is authorized by the commissioner to provide students at least two methods of classroom instruction under the requirements of this chapter and Minnesota Rules, chapter 7411, or successor rules.

History:

1Sp2025 c 8 art 2 s 57

Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes

Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 171.397

What does Minnesota Statutes § 171.397 cover?

Section 171.397 ("FLEXIBLE INSTRUCTION PERMITTED") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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