Sec. 49.
(1) The secretary of state may approve the giving of a coordinated segment 1 driver education course. A driver education provider shall not give a coordinated segment 1 driver education course without the prior written approval of the secretary of state. The provider shall file a request for approval with the secretary of state in a format as prescribed by the secretary of state. The secretary of state may review a request on a case-by-case basis.
(2) A driver education provider shall not give instruction under this section until after the provider and the student have entered into a written agreement as provided in this subsection. The agreement shall be dated and signed by both the provider and the student. The agreement shall contain all the terms of agreement between the provider and the student and include all of the following:
(a) The student's name, address, birth date, and telephone number.
(b) If the student is a minor, the parent's or legal guardian's name, address, and telephone number.
(c) The name of each provider that will give instruction.
(d) A description of the instruction that each provider will give.
(e) A description of the assessment or test to be administered by each provider.
(f) The amount of the fee or tuition charged and paid for the instruction.
(g) The name of the provider responsible for issuing a segment 1 driver education course certificate of completion.
(h) A statement of who is responsible for maintaining each part of the student's records as required under this act.
(i) Other information prescribed by the secretary of state.
(3) Before instruction begins, the driver education provider shall give the student a signed copy of the agreement.
(4) This section does not apply to an educational institution or a governmental agency that does not charge a student a fee for driver education instruction.
History: 2006, Act 384, Eff. Oct. 1, 2006
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 384 of 2006 - Driver Education Provider and Instructor Act (256.621 - 256.705)
Section 256.621 - Short Title.
Section 256.623 - Definitions; a to D.
Section 256.625 - Definitions; D to M.
Section 256.627 - Definitions; P to T.
Section 256.643 - Driver Education Instructor Preparation Program.
Section 256.645 - Conditional Driver Education Instructor Certificate; Issuance; Requirements.
Section 256.647 - Professional Development Requirements; Establishment; Publication; Provisions.
Section 256.649 - Criminal History Record Information Check.
Section 256.651 - Use of Motor Vehicle; Requirements.
Section 256.653 - Teen Driver Training; Duties of Driver Education Provider.
Section 256.655 - Teen Driver Training; Model Curriculum.
Section 256.659 - Segment 2 Curriculum Course.
Section 256.661 - Classroom Instruction; Number of Students; Limitation.
Section 256.663 - Driver Education Course Certificate of Completion; Issuance to Student.
Section 256.665 - Course Schedule Report, Course Completion Report; Requirements.
Section 256.667 - Written Agreement Between Provider and Student; Terms.
Section 256.671 - Reports; Maintenance; Format; Manner; Availability; Failure to Comply; Duration.
Section 256.673 - Verification of Instructor's Certificate Status.
Section 256.677 - Conviction of Violation; Notification to Secretary of State.
Section 256.681 - Automatic Denial or Revocation of Application or Certificate; Duration.
Section 256.685 - Investigation; Complaint; Mediation; Conditions for Probation and Cancellation.
Section 256.687 - Deceptive or Unconscionable Methods, Acts, or Practices.
Section 256.691 - Cease and Desist Order; Temporary Cease and Desist Order.
Section 256.695 - Summary Suspension; Hearing; Resolution.
Section 256.699 - Certificate Required; Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty; Administrative Fine.
Section 256.701 - Reimbursement; Disposition.
Section 256.704 - Deposit of Revenue Balance Into Traffic Law Enforcement and Safety Fund.