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Ponca City board hears plans for expanded summer driver'education and flags enrollment limits after new state law
Summary
School staff told the Ponca City Public Schools Board of Education that a revived summer driver'education program will open applications in April but could enroll fewer students this year because the HOPE Schafer Act limits students from riding with other student drivers unless parents sign a waiver.
John Tepotella, principal at Ponca City High School, told the Ponca City Public Schools Board of Education that the district plans to run a summer driver education program beginning May 26, with applications opening April 9 and accepted applicants chosen April 15.
"Last year was our first year to bring it back in the summer. It was a huge success. We were able to serve 40 students that went through the driver's ed program and, we're able to even get their permits at the end of it," Tepotella said.
Tepotella said the program provides an elective credit and that students must be 15 years old by the program start date. Instructors will proctor the written exam during class so…
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