A new bill that would assist foster care children obtain a driver's license and auto insurance has passed the Senate.
The bill would enact a pilot program that began in 2014. The program reimburses foster parents or children for driver's education, license fees and insurance. The hope is to aid children in state care in becoming more independent.
The program costs $800K. The House bill has cleared three committees with unanimous votes and is ready for a vote by the full chamber.