New State Requirement 

Florida now requires teens to take a driver education course to get their learner’s license. 

SCVS Driver’s Education is State-Approved and Ready. The SCVS Driver Education course is approved by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and meets the new requirement.  

• Earn High School Credit 
• Earn a high school elective 0.5 credit while learning to drive. 
• Tuition-Free* 
  • SCVS Driver Education is available tuition-free* for most Florida residents.
  • *Unique requirements apply to Florida students who receive scholarship funding. Learn more about scholarship funding. 
• Behind-the-Wheel Driving Experience Lottery for SCPS Students  

Upon completion of the SCVS Driver’s Education Course, current SCPS students will be able to enter the Lottery to be awarded free Behind the Wheel Training. Information about entering the lottery will be provided upon course completion.  

Lottery Dates for the 2025-2026 School Year:  

Students completing the course from June 2025 to November 3, 2025 ------ November 4, 2025  

Students completing the course from November 4, 2025 to February 8, 2026------ February 9, 2026 

Students completing the course from February 9, 2026 to May 31, 2026------ June 1, 2026

Students completing the course from June 1, 2026 to August 3, 2026------ August 4, 2026

Ready to Enroll with SCVS? Visit the enrollment page to request the course if you already have a virtual account.