The Maryland Senate approved a measure yesterday that would prevent habitual truants from obtaining learner's permits.
The Senate voted 40-7 with slight changes to the bill, which passed overwhelmingly in the House last month.
The bill would require a student under 16 to submit an attendance record when applying for a driving permit.
A student with more than 10 unexcused absences in the previous school semester would be ineligible for a permit.