07/01/2025
FOR TEENS
signed into law by Gov DeWine, effective 9-30-2025
This one excites us!
Excused absences for Drivers Education (SEC 3321.043 ORC) Updated... High School Students will now be permitted excused absences from school for the sole purpose of attending a drivers education course, up to a maximum of eight hours (no more than two hours per day for up to four nonconsecutive days). Students will be required to complete any missed classroom assignments.
**That is between you and your parents, we have permission slips available. No more of the schools local policy, this is state wide.
This one does not excite us, but we do see the point....
You must have a valid permit to attend drivers education courses. (Sec 4508.02 ORC) It's a one month change from the 15 and 5 month rule, unless we see another part enacted this means you must be 15 and 6 months to get a permit and then sign up for drivers education.
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