Over 53,600 students finished Florida Virtual School driver education course

More than 53,600 students completed Florida Virtual School’s Driver Education course during the 2025-26 school year, the district announced Thursday.The milestone follows changes to Florida’s requirements for first-time drivers under 18, who generally must complete an approved driver education course before obtaining a learner’s license.The FLVS Driver Education course is approved by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and meets that requirement.Students learn traffic laws, defensive driving techniques, road safety and responsible decision-making. The course also includes simulated driving activities that let students apply those lessons to realistic situations.“Learning to drive is a significant milestone, and with that milestone comes important responsibilities,” said Deborah Adams, an instructional leader at FLVS.The course is available through FLVS Flex to Florida students attending public, private and charter schools, as well as those in home education prog