“This legislation eliminates a barrier for our youth in foster care to secure a driver’s permit,” Gov. Ritter said. “Getting a driver’s license is the beginning of independence for our youth. Teenagers in foster care often are often unable to complete driver’s education. This bill will now allow a 15-year-old foster youth to take the classroom portion of driver’s education without having a signed affidavit of liability, which is difficult to obtain when in the custody of a foster family or the county.”
HB 1059 passed with bipartisan support and was signed at the Governor’s Residence during a reception with United Way leaders from around Colorado along with several foster youth.
“This bill is a meaningful fix to an issue that affects a lot of children’s lives,” Rep. Gagliardi said. “The kids in our foster care system face enough hurdles in life, so I’m pleased that we can help make their lives a little easier.”
“This is a great opportunity for foster kids to get the driver’s ed they need and to improve public safety for all drivers,” Sen. Newell said.
House Bill 1059 clarifies that a minor over 15 years old and in foster care is not required to complete an affidavit of liability to register for a state-approved driver education course prior to applying for a minor’s instructional permit. The minor shall continue to be required to present an affidavit before beginning to drive with a permit.
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