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Relating to the maximum driving distance of unsupervised persons issued a special minor’s restricted driver’s license who are enrolled at an accredited nonpublic school
Topics:K–12 educationTransportation
Same legislation: SF 2358
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 3, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 3, 2026
- Done: Senate committeeFebruary 16, 2026
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: House committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
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What’s in it
Under current law, a person between the ages of and holding a special minor’s restricted driver’s license (licensee) is authorized to operate a motor vehicle without supervision between certain approved locations, for certain activities, during certain times, and up to miles per trip. A licensee is required to submit to the department of transportation (DOT) a certification from the licensee’s school certifying the licensee is enrolled at the school for courses of instruction or extracurricular activities.
Read the full explanation
This bill authorizes a licensee to exceed the 25-mile driving distance limit when driving from home to school if the licensee is enrolled at an accredited nonpublic school and receives a distance waiver. The parent or guardian of a licensee is authorized to apply for a distance waiver by submitting an application to the chief school administrator or superintendent of the licensee’s accredited nonpublic school. If the chief school administrator or superintendent approves a distance waiver application, the administrator or superintendent must provide a tangible copy of the waiver to the licensee. The licensee must carry a copy of the waiver while operating a motor vehicle in accordance with the special minor’s restricted license. A licensee who violates the restrictions of a special minor’s restricted license commits a simple misdemeanor, classified as a moving violation, punishable by a $70 scheduled fine. Additionally, the DOT must suspend the license for three months and is prohibited from issuing an intermediate license to the person for an additional three months following the person’s 16th birthday.
From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text
Senate subcommittee
Named February 3, 2026. On February 11, 2026 it recommended passage.
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Iowa Code it changes
Amends§321.194
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