Delaware has updated its driver education certification requirements to accommodate changes in how high schools structure their academic schedules.
The new legislation addresses challenges created as many schools have transitioned away from the traditional seven-period school day to implement various block scheduling formats. Under the updated law, the Department of Education will be required to develop regulations that establish how equivalent credit gets calculated for classes taught using block scheduling or when courses run for less than a full academic year.
The legislation also expands the range of academic courses students can use to meet credit requirements by including world language classes among the approved options.
Additionally, the new law includes technical updates to bring existing statutes in line with current standards outlined in the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
