A new initiative, Drive to Succeed, launched by the Ohio Traffic Safety Office, is set to alleviate the financial burden of driver training for students across Ohio. This program aims to enhance accessibility to driver education for teens from low-income families by providing local scholarships.
The Ohio Traffic Safety Office has highlighted that the average cost of teen driving courses ranges from $300 to $600, which can be prohibitive for some families. To address this, the scholarship program is designed to cover these expenses, ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder young learners from acquiring essential driving skills.
The grants provided by Drive to Succeed are intended for local government entities, such as police departments and health departments. These agencies will then distribute the scholarships to eligible students, making the process streamlined and effective.
To qualify for this program, students must demonstrate financial need, such as eligibility for free school lunch or SNAP benefits, and must not have previously undergone driver training. This ensures that the assistance reaches those most in need.
For additional details about the Drive to Succeed program, interested parties are encouraged to seek further information.
