Is there a charge for driver education through the public schools?
No. Each eligible student under North Carolina General Statue 20-88.1 is afforded a one-time opportunity through the school system to receive a driver education course free of charge. After that, a student would need to obtain instruction privately through a commercial provider. Who needs driver education? Anyone under the age of 18 and desiring to receive a NC driver permit/license. Where are the classes held? Classes are held on Dixon High School’s Campus, generally in the cafeteria. Dixon High School’s Driver Education is currently contracted with a North Carolina commercial driving school, North Carolina Driving School. We live in Onslow County, but attend a private school in a neighboring county. Where do we take driver education? State funding requires that you take the course in the county where you are enrolled in school. In other words, the public school in the county where your private school is located is responsible for providing you with the program. What is the Graduated
