Reggie Flythe Driver Education Consultant

 First class in 1953, taught during school day  State funded in 1957, $1 of every license tag  $2 of every license tag  $3 of every license tag  1989 – Disconnected the tag fee, but fully funded program through the General Fund  1992 – Funded through Highway Fund, allowed contractors to teach, removed from school day

 2010 – Program Evaluation Study  2011 – Hired part-time consultant, revised curriculum, up to $45 fee  2013 – Approved Driver Education Strategic Plan, Established Driver Education Advisory Committee, up to $55 fee  2014 – Up to $65 fee, ANSTSE Technical Assistance in August  2015 – State Assessment Completed – May 8, 2015, awaiting final report

In-house programs Commercial driving schools

 Taught in 115 School Districts  58 Commercial Schools, 57 “in-house”  Only 2 use online instruction only  Most are traditional, with more moving to a “blended model”  Driver Education is taught to all public, private, charter, home and federal school students  Can get permit at age 15 with DE  Must wait until 18 if no DE

 We have a significant challenge facing us

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