Sec.14-36f-16. Proficiency testing of qualified teachers

Each qualified secondary school teacher or commercial driving instructor approved by the commissioner in accordance with section 14-36f-6 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, shall take a driving proficiency test administered by the commissioner. The department shall administer such driving proficiency tests on a schedule determined by the commissioner, and not more than two (2) years shall pass between such driving proficiency tests. A qualified secondary school teacher or commercial driving instructor who fails any proficiency test shall not provide instruction to any student. A retest shall be conducted by the commissioner not earlier than five (5) business days from the date of such failure and until such qualified secondary school teacher has been provided additional instruction and has provided the commissioner with proof of compliance of such additional instruction administered by a master instructor. The proficiency test may include knowledge of recent statutory and regulatory changes which affect motor vehicle operation.

(Effective April 30, 1997; Amended March 8, 2012)