COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) -
The Whiteville city Schools Board of Education voted Monday to immediately suspend driver's education due to lack of funding, according to Superintendent Charles Garland.
At least one-third of North Carolina's school systems are suspending their driver's education programs this summer until they learn whether they'll receive any state money to help pay for the classes, according to the Associated Press.
The state’s temporary budget does not include any money for school districts to provide driver’s education. The proposed House budget would continue state funding for the classes taken by 120,000 high school students annually. The proposed Senate budget eliminates all funding and moves the classes to community colleges.
Garland recommends Whiteville City Schools allow students who completed the classroom component to finish the required roadwork necessary for obtaining a driving permit.
The Whiteville city Schools Board of Education voted Monday to immediately suspend driver's education due to lack of funding, according to Superintendent Charles Garland.
At least one-third of North Carolina's school systems are suspending their driver's education programs this summer until they learn whether they'll receive any state money to help pay for the classes, according to the Associated Press.
The state’s temporary budget does not include any money for school districts to provide driver’s education. The proposed House budget would continue state funding for the classes taken by 120,000 high school students annually. The proposed Senate budget eliminates all funding and moves the classes to community colleges.
Garland recommends Whiteville City Schools allow students who completed the classroom component to finish the required roadwork necessary for obtaining a driving permit.
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