ISD 625-Saint Paul Public Schools

The Basics:

• Students must be 15 years of age by the First Day of class.
• Parent/guardian permission is required to take the Driver Education Course. See Registration Notes below.
• Course consists of State-required 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel lessons. The 30 hours of classroom instruction will be an online class.
• Students are required to attend all 30 consecutive hours of classroom instruction. The classroom prepares students for the written permit test.
• After successful completion of classroom instruction, students will be emailed a confirmation link to their Blue Card and have 18 months to complete the Behind-the-Wheel portion of the program.
• Students are required to have their permit for six months, complete 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction, complete and log 40-50 hours of supervised driving, and be 16 years of age before they are eligible to take the road test for a driver's license.
• Refunds minus a $100 fee will be issued upon request for cancellation. Refunds will not be issued if requested less than three business days prior to the class start date.
• For more information about the licensing process and a full list of program procedures, visit https://commed.spps.org/youth-programs/driver-education/teen-driver-education.

Online Course:

• This class offers an interactive online class experience facilitated by licensed Driver Education Instructors. Participants will engage in classroom discussions, breakout sessions and guest speaker activities.
• This class is being offered using the Google Meet online platform. Before registering, make sure your device meets the minimum requirements; view minimum requirements by clicking here.
• MN State Law requires instructors to be able to see you and hear you during the entire online class session. Students should be an a quiet location free from distraction and noise. Make sure your device has both a camera and microphone.
• 1-2 business days before your class, you will receive an email with your online meeting information. Please see your “Class Confirmation” email for more information on joining meetings.

Fee: $450

Payment plans:

1) Full payment at time of registration
2) $225 at time of registration and remaining $225 payment will automatically be charged to your credit card on the 6th scheduled day of the student's Driver Education Course. 
*A sliding scale option is also available for families in need.

Registration Notes:

• Parent/guardian permission is required to take the Driver Education Course
  
• When creating your account, parent/guardian should create their own account and add their student to the parent/guardian's account.

Courses Cancellation Fees:
Refunds, minus a $100 cancellation fee, will be issued upon request for the course. Refunds will not be issued if requested less than three business days prior to the class start date.