18 Questions
What is the eligibility requirement for a minor to obtain driving privileges in Florida?
Must be enrolled in a public school, nonpublic school, or home education program and satisfy relevant attendance requirements
What can a minor receive if they have been issued a certificate of exemption according to s. 1003.21(3)?
Driving privileges
What happens if the department receives notification of noncompliance with the requirements of this section?
The department sends a notification of intent to suspend the minor's driving privileges
How many calendar days does a minor have to provide proof of compliance after receiving a notification of intent to suspend?
15 calendar days
What is the purpose of a hardship waiver hearing under subsection (3)?
To appeal a suspension of driving privileges
What is the consequence of not meeting the eligibility requirements for driving privileges?
The minor is not eligible for driving privileges
Who is notified along with the minor when the department receives notification of noncompliance?
The minor's parent or guardian
What is the consequence of receiving notification of noncompliance with the requirements of this section?
The minor's driver license or learner's driver license is suspended
What is the time frame for a minor to request a hardship waiver hearing after receiving the notice of intent to suspend?
15 calendar days
What happens if a minor does not possess a driver license or learner's driver license and does not provide verification of compliance with the requirements of subsection (1)?
The department will record the minor's legal name, sex, date of birth, and social security number
Who shall notify the department of the request for a waiver hearing within 24 hours after receiving the request?
The school official receiving the request
What is the purpose of a hardship waiver hearing?
To review the pending suspension of driving privileges
What happens to a minor's driver license or learner's driver license if they are denied a hardship waiver?
It will be suspended
Who shall consider the recommendations of teachers, other school officials, certified school counselors, or academic advisers before waiving the requirements of subsection (1)?
The public school principal
How long must a minor be in compliance with the requirements of subsection (1) to obtain written verification from the district school board?
30 days
What happens to a minor who does not provide verification of compliance with the requirements of subsection (1)?
The department will deny the minor's request for a driver license
Who may appeal the decision of a public school principal, the principal's designee, or the designee of the governing body of a private school to deny a hardship waiver?
Any person denied a hardship waiver
What must a minor provide to the department to obtain a driver license or learner's driver license if the department has a record of noncompliance with the requirements of subsection (1)?
Verification of compliance
Study Notes
Attendance Requirements for Driving Privileges
- A minor must meet certain requirements to be eligible for driving privileges, including:
- Being enrolled in a public school, nonpublic school, or home education program and meeting attendance requirements
- Having received a high school diploma, equivalent, or special diploma
- Being enrolled in a study course for the high school equivalency examination and meeting attendance requirements
- Being enrolled in other approved educational activities and meeting attendance requirements
- Having a certificate of exemption
- Having received a hardship waiver
Notification of Noncompliance and Suspension
- The department may suspend a minor's driving privileges if they receive notification of noncompliance with the requirements
- The department must notify the minor and their parent or guardian of the intent to suspend driving privileges
- The minor has 15 calendar days to provide proof of compliance or request a hardship waiver hearing
- If the minor does not provide proof of compliance, the department will suspend their driving privileges 20 days after the notification
Hardship Waiver and Appeal
- A minor or their parent/guardian can request a hardship waiver hearing within 15 calendar days of receiving the notification
- The hearing must be conducted within 30 calendar days of receiving the request
- The school official may waive the requirements for a minor who has a personal or family hardship that requires them to have a driver license
- The minor or their parent/guardian can present evidence of compliance at the waiver hearing
- The school official must notify the department of the outcome of the waiver hearing within 24 hours
Verification of Compliance and Reinstatement
- A district school board must provide written verification of compliance if the minor has been in compliance for 30 days prior to the request
- Upon receiving verification, the department will reinstate the minor's driving privileges
- If the minor is no longer in compliance, the department will suspend their driving privileges until they are 18 years old or meet the requirements again
Reporting and Accountability
- The department must report quarterly to each school district the legal name, sex, date of birth, and social security number of each student whose driving privileges have been suspended
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