This fall, high schoolers in the Santa Rosa County District Schools may have more options to take a driver’s education class.
The school district is considering expanding its curriculum to address a new law that requires students – between 14 and 17 years old who wish to obtain a Florida learner’s permit – to complete a driver’s education course.
The law takes effect July 1 and the driver’s education class is in addition to the existing requirements to take the Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE) course and pass the General Knowledge Exam. The law, Senate Bill 994, was passed on May 2 and signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on May 30.
Does Santa Rosa County District Schools offer driver’s education classes?
Does Escambia County Public Schools offer driver’s education classes?
Escambia County Public Schools already offers driver’s education classes for students at Escambia, Pensacola, Pine Forest, Tate, Washington and West Florida high schools. Northview High students currently have a virtual option.
The Florida Virtual School also offers the approved driver’s ed course online for free. The online course is available 24/7 and is self-paced, according to its website.
What are the requirements for a learner’s permit?
What are Florida’s graduated driving laws?
According to the FLHSMV website, Florida employs a graduated licensing law, with varying regulations based on age and type of license:
The Lakeland Ledger contributed to this report.
This article originally appeared on Pensacola News Journal: Your teen must take a class before they get a learner’s permit. Local schools can help
Reporting by Mary Lett, Pensacola News Journal / Pensacola News Journal
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