The Dori Slosberg Driver Education Safety Act

October 21, 2014

Outline

• Purpose

• Background

• Presentation by FLVS

• Board Action

Purpose

To discuss an increase to the driver education training rate from $88 to $93 per student per 2-hour session

Outline

• Purpose

• Background

• Presentation by FLVS

• Board Action

Background

Prior Legislative Actions:

• In 2002, the “Dori Slosberg Driver Education Safety Act” was adopted to enhance funding for driver education programs

• It authorized a $3 fine on each civil traffic penalty (excludes parking fines)

• In 2006, the fine was increased to $5

• Only public and non-public schools are eligible to receive funding

Background

Prior BCC Actions:

• December 2004, the BCC authorized a $3 civil traffic penalty

• December 2006, the BCC approved an agreement with OCPS

• October 2009, due to budget constraints, OCPS discontinued their driver education program

• April 2011, BCC approved an agreement with the Florida Virtual School

Background

Virtual School Obligations:

• Only for students enrolled in Orange County public, accredited non-public and registered home schools

• Must be for behind the wheel training

• Must be for direct program expenses

• Provide annual performance reports

Background• History of Revenue Received under

the Act:

FY Amount FY Amount

2005 $301,491 2010 $535,456

2006 610,169 2011 538,521

2007 681,923 2012 502,383

2008 642,858 2013 516,969

2009 564,547 2014 466,754

Total $5,361,071

• Average $536K per year

Outline

• Background

• Presentation by FLVS• Dr. Gordon - COO

• Board Action

Outline

• Background

• Presentation by FLVS

• Board Action

Board Action

• Approval to increase the Florida Virtual Schools contracted behind-the-wheel driver education training rate from $88 to $93 per student per 2-hour session.