Idaho Department of Education

Public Driver Education Programs are valuable resources for Idaho communities and provide students with the tools and skills necessary to become safe, responsible drivers. Programs are annually approved and have certified driver education instructors who use standards-based driver education curriculum. Public Driver Education Programs develop the foundation and fundamentals of young drivers.

New Driver Education Instructor Certification

To become a licensed Public Driver Education Instructor, candidates must:

Driver Education Certifications are renewed annually and valid from July 1 - June 30.

Requirements for certified instructors

Driver Education Certifications are renewed annually and valid from July 1 - June 30.

lapsed driver education certification

To recertify as an Idaho Driver Education Instructor:

Submitting an updated physical

Submitting a driver education reimbursement

The Idaho Department of Education has developed a resource guiding districts/charters on this process:

Advanced Opportunities & Driver Education

Districts can receive up to $375 per student by districts offering a driver education class as an overload course. Students will be able to access their Advanced Opportunities funding ($225 per student). See guidance:

Stipulations regarding use of Advanced Opportunities funding include: course must be offered by an accredited public school, driver education is an overload course, and taught by a certified driver education instructor through the Idaho Department of Education.

Idaho Driver Education Advisory Committee (IDEAC)

IDEAC ’s mission and other information can be found in their Charter and Information. IDEAC is compromised of the following individuals: