School Dropout Prevention Act of 1989 - Requires the Secretary of Transportation to withhold a portion of Federal highway funds from States which: (1) issue a motor vehicle license or instructional permit to an individual under 18 years of age who is not enrolled in an elementary or secondary school or in a State-certified course leading to a high school diploma or who has not obtained a high school diploma; and (2) fail to suspend or revoke a license or permit issued to an individual under 18 who withdraws from the school or course other than to enroll in another such school or course. Allows States to issue or not suspend or revoke a license or permit where individual circumstances so warrant.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Public Works + Transportation.
Executive Comment Requested from DOT and OMB.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.
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