Missouri lawmakers are considering a bill that would make driver’s education mandatory for all public school students. The proposed legislation would require school districts to offer a safe driving course that students must complete before graduation. The bill aims to provide free safety instruction during the school year, focusing on classroom instruction without requiring students to drive a vehicle. Supporters believe that teaching these rules in schools will make roads safer and reduce the number of fatalities, as Missouri remains one of the few states without a mandatory driver’s education law. Data shows a high rate of traffic-related deaths among young residents in the state.