Section 16-501 – Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.     (b)    “Driver education course” means a standardized course of instruction under a driver education program, adopted or approved by the Administration in consultation with the State Department of Education, intended to teach individuals to safely drive a noncommercial motor vehicle.     (c)    “Driver education instructor” means an individual […]

Section 16-502 – Program Established; Purpose

    (a)    There is a driver education program, established as part of the highway safety program of this State.     (b)    The purpose of the driver education program is to provide a complete program of driver education to eligible individuals.

Section 16-503 – Eligibility

    (a)    Subject to the regulations adopted under § 16-505(b) of this subtitle on the required offering of the program:         (1)    The complete program shall be offered to all eligible individuals before they may obtain a provisional license under § 16-111 of this title; and         (2)    Any individual to whom the program initially is offered remains eligible to enroll […]

Section 16-504 – Qualifications and Certification of Instructors

    To qualify as a certified driver education instructor, an individual shall:         (1)    Meet the qualifications established by the Administration in consultation with the State Department of Education;         (2)    Successfully complete the Administration approved certification courses; and         (3)    Demonstrate a proficiency in teaching the adopted or approved driver education course.

Section 16-505 – Regulations; Jurisdiction of Administration and Department of Education

    (a)    The Administration shall, in consultation with the State Department of Education, adopt and enforce regulations not inconsistent with this subtitle to implement a standardized driver education program conducted by driver education schools under its jurisdiction.     (b)    Regulations adopted under this section shall be administered by the Administration and shall include:         (1)    Curriculum, equipment, and facility standards for […]

Section 16-506 – Refusal, Suspension, or Revocation of Certification

    (a)    The Administration may suspend, revoke, or refuse to grant or renew certification under the driver education program of any drivers’ school or of any classroom or laboratory instructor of a drivers’ school, if it finds that the school or instructor has:         (1)    Failed to comply with any of the provisions of or any rule or regulation […]

Section 16-507 – Short Title

    This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Driver Education Program Act.